Chemistry: The Central Science and Accelerator CD (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Theodore E. Brown (Author), H. Eugene LeMay (Author), Bruce E. Bursten (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130866407 | ISBN-13: 978-0130866400 | Publication Date: August 5, 1999 | Edition: 8

The acknowledged leader and standard in general chemistry, this text maintains its effective and proven features—clarity of writing, scientific integrity, currency, strong exercises, visual emphasis and consistency in presentation. It offers readers and integrated educational solution to the challenges of the course with an expanded media program that works in concert with the text, helping them to approach problem solving, visualization and applications with greater success. Matter and Measurement. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions. Chemical formulas and equations. Thermochemistry. Properties of elements. Chemical bonding. Gases. Intermolecular forces, liquids, and solids. Properties of solutions. Chemical kinetics. Chemical equilibrium. Electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry. Metals and metallurgy. Appropriate for anyone with an interest in general chemistry.

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This text fosters a conceptual understanding of chemical properties and principles. The authors present all of the information as a coherent package with clear, logical treatments of key topics and smooth transitions between sections and chapters. The periodic table and periodicity are used throughout as a unifying theme and as a framework on which to build greater understanding of chemical behavior and trends. Problem-solving is emphasized as a vehicle to a deeper understanding of principles rather than simply as an activity in formula memorization. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The acknowledged leader and standard in general chemistry, this text maintains its effective and proven features—clarity of writing, scientific integrity, currency, strong exercises, visual emphasis and consistency in presentation. It offers readers and integrated educational solution to the challenges of the course with an expanded media program that works in concert with the text, helping them to approach problem solving, visualization and applications with greater success. Matter and Measurement. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions. Chemical formulas and equations. Thermochemistry. Properties of elements. Chemical bonding. Gases. Intermolecular forces, liquids, and solids. Properties of solutions. Chemical kinetics. Chemical equilibrium. Electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry. Metals and metallurgy. Appropriate for anyone with an interest in general chemistry.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1086 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (August 5, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130866407
• ISBN-13: 978-0130866400
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,748,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Warning, April 5, 2002

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Randy Ringstad (Reno, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chemistry: The Central Science (Hardcover)

Beware! This edition of the book does NOT come packaged with the CD-ROM. I don't know why Amazon doesn't specify this (somebody else's problem, no doubt). It's a great book. Just know what you're getting for the money.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super introduction, March 19, 2006

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Geek Mom "scimom" (Boxborough, MA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chemistry: The Central Science (Hardcover)

First, make sure if you buy it used, it is explicitly stated that the CD-ROM is included. I LOVE this book. I am a homeschooling mother with a M.S. in chemistry. My daughter is gaining excellent comprehension. The text does a very good job of integrating concepts throughout the chapters. I found the ninth edition (which some of my homeschool students have) to be essentially the same with the aggravation of slight changes in the homework sets (to make college students buy expensive new books each year!)Solutions manuals are obtainable used, as well.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best solutions manual ever, October 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chemistry: Solutions Manual (Paperback)

This is a true solutions manual. This manual will show the student how to work all of the problems in the book. For the first time in my college life I can do my homework without that empty feeling in my stomach that I might be doing it wrong. If you have the McMurray Chemistry book and your teacher doesnt want you to call them at 11:00pm when you cant figure out a problem, this book is a must!