Key Features

• Written for the two-term general, organic, and biological chemistry course.
• Minimizes student math anxiety and increases learners' comprehension by:
  • Employing a clear and consistent problem-solving style for mathematical problems.
  • Emphasizing units of quantities and how they work out in algebraic treatments.
• Each chapter is structured with helpful learning components:
  • “Learning Objectives” organized by section.
  • “Skill-Building Exercises” follow each example problem to help students immediately practice the skill they have learned while it is still fresh in their memories.
  • “Concept Review Exercises” focus on key ideas from the preceding section.
  • “Key Takeaways” at the end of every section echo and reinforce the preceding section’s “Learning Objectives.”
  • “Looking Closer” features expand on topics that are both relevant and appealing to learners.
  • “To Your Health” features describe how key topics relate directly to health issues.
  • “Career Focus” features present a healthcare occupation to provide students with exposure to various healthcare career paths.
  • “Chapter Summaries” highlight key concepts covered in the preceding chapter.
  • “Additional Exercises” at the end of every chapter provide multiple opportunities for additional practice and reinforcement of the chapter’s content.
• Fully updated periodic table accounts for newest elements.
• Refreshed illustration program enhances clarity and visual appeal. Chemical structures have been redrawn to conform with American Chemical Society style.