Introductory Chemistry : Concepts and Connections / Charles H. Corwin

It includes Appendix, Glossary and Index.

This text is carefully crafted to help students learn chemical skills and concepts more effectively. Corwin covers math and problem-solving early in the text; he builds student confidence and skills through innovative problem-solving pedagogy and technology formulated to meet student needs.

Features

Problem-Solving

Strategy Plans and Unit Analysis Maps in selected example exercises in the quantitative chapters reinforce steps 1,2 and 3 for every calculation-Gives students a method they can use when solving certain types of problems.

Step 1: The unit asked for in the answer.

Step 2: The relevant given value.

Step 3: The unit conversion factor(s).
The most comprehensive problem solving support available:

Includes visual problem-solving strategies, problem-solving organizers, a plethora of exercises, and media animation

Helps students improve their problem-solving skills in a variety of ways so they may enjoy the experience of learning chemistry
Self-test problems with answers:
Follow every example problem
Allow students to practice the skill and receive immediate feedback with the correct answer
Chapter-end Problem Solving Organizers in quantitative chapters:
Give students a synopsis of the types of calculations in the chapter, and state the correct procedure for solving each