Introductory Chemistry : Concepts and Connections /
Charles H. Corwin
- 5th Ed.
- New Jersey, USA Pearson Education Inc, 2008
- xxv, 659p. : ill. ; 28cm
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