Chemistry: Atoms First / Edition 3

by Jason Overby Professor, Julia Burdge

Overview

The Atoms First approach provides a consistent and logical method for teaching general chemistry. This approach starts with the fundamental building block of matter, the atom, and uses it as the stepping stone to understanding more complex chemistry topics. Once mastery of the nature of atoms and electrons is achieved, the formation and properties of compounds are developed. Only after the study of matter and the atom will students have sufficient background to fully engage in topics such as stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics. Thus, the Atoms First approach empowers instructors to present the most complete and compelling story of general chemistry. Far from a simple re-ordering of topics, this is a book that will truly meet the needs of the growing atoms-first market. The third edition continues to build on the innovative success of the first and second editions. Changes to this edition include specific refinements intended to augment the student-centered pedagogical features that continue to make this book effective and popular both with professors, and with their students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781259638138
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	02/21/2017
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	1200
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Jason Overby received his B.S. in chemistry and political science from the University of Tennessee at Martin, his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Vanderbilt University, and conducted postdoctoral research at Dartmouth College. Since joining the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the College of Charleston, Jason has taught courses from general chemistry to advanced inorganic chemistry, and conducts research with undergraduates. He is interested in integrating technology into the classroom, with a particular focus on adaptive learning.


Dr. Julia Burdge did most of her undergraduate work at Iowa State University, completing her bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in inorganic chemistry at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She earned her Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at the University of Idaho. Her Master’s and doctoral research involved the development of chemotherapeutic analogs of cisplatin and the development of instruments and methods for measuring ultra-trace concentrations of atmospheric sulfur compounds. Over the past 20 years, she has taught introductory and advanced courses in every division of the undergraduate chemistry curriculum, as well as interdisciplinary courses. She also developed and taught a new introductory chemistry course for pre-service science teachers, and initiated and served as a mentor in a future faculty development program for graduate students and post-doctoral associates. She is currently affiliated with the University of Idaho.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Chemistry: The Science of ChangeChapter 2 - Atoms and the Periodic Table
Chapter 3 - Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms
Chapter 4 - Periodic Trends of the Elements
Chapter 5 - Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Chapter 6 - Representing Molecules
Chapter 7 - Molecular Geometry, Intermolecular Forces, and Bonding Theories
Chapter 8 - Chemical Reactions
Chapter 9 - Chemical Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Chapter 10 - Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions
Chapter 11 - Gases
Chapter 12 - Liquids and Solids
Chapter 13 - Physical Properties of Solutions
Chapter 14 - Entropy and Free Energy
Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium
Chapter 16 - Acids, Bases, and Salts
Chapter 17 - Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria
Chapter 18 - Electrochemistry
Chapter 19 - Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 20 - Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 21 - Environmental Chemistry
Chapter 22 - Coordination ChemistryChapter 23 - Organic Chemistry
Chapter 24 - Modern Materials


Chapter 25 - ONLINE ONLY: Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds
Chapter 26 - ONLINE ONLY: Metallurgy and the Chemistry of Metals