Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking — Charles Corwin (2017)

Book Description

For courses in introductory, preparatory, and basic chemistry. Integrated features, technology, and a reader-friendly voice inspire curiosity around chemistry With a renewed focus on critical thinking, conceptual engagement, and problem solving, this 8th Edition of the popular Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking has been thoroughly revised to better engage today’s readers, while equipping them with skills they need to succeed beyond introductory chemistry. Unique among introductory chemistry texts, this text and all of its supporting materials are written by sole author Chuck Corwin. His experience and passion guide readers as they build confidence through innovative pedagogy, technology, and features designed to appeal to contemporary readers. By presenting chemistry in a clear and interesting way, readers leave their first chemistry course with a positive impression and the desire to learn more. The 8th Edition has been updated and modernized with new, relevant examples, new features, and a revised design. Continuing with Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking ‘s reader-friendly approach, Chuck added features such as A Closer Look to provide insights and offer examples of misconceptions, Helpful Hints to provide coaching where readers struggle most, and new chapter openers tied to elements in the periodic table to show readers the connections all around them. Also available with with Mastering Chemistry Mastering (TM) Chemistry from Pearson is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve results by engaging students with powerful content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning educationally effective content and encourage critical thinking and retention with in-class resources such as Learning Catalytics(TM). Students can further master concepts through homework assignments that provide hints and answer-specific feedback. The Mastering gradebook records scores for all automatically graded assignments in one place, while diagnostic tools give instructors access to rich data to assess student understanding and misconceptions. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering (TM) Chemistry does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Chemistry, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering Chemistry, search for: 0134416805 / 9780134416809 Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking Plus Mastering Chemistry with eText — Access Card Package, 8/e Package consists of: 013442137X / 9780134421377 Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking, 8/e 0134473132 / 9780134473130 Mastering Chemistry with Pearson eText — ValuePack Access Card — for Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking, 8/e

Book Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Author: Charles Corwin
• Published Date: 2017-01-05
• Published Year: 2017
• Language: English