Introductory Chemistry Essentials and CW Access Card Package, 2/E
Nivaldo J. Tro

ISBN-10: 0131699563
ISBN-13: 9780131699564

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 720 pp
Status: Out of Print

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Open Tro to See The Difference from other Intro/Prep Chemistry books.  The innovative problem-solving pedagogy (eg., multi-column worked examples), relevant molecular art, and outstanding media program (including PH GradeAssist, our customizable online homework system) drove Tro to the number 2 spot in the market in only its first edition.  The organization allows optimum flexibility for instructors on topics such as electronic structure and chemical bonding.

I. Improving Conceptual Understanding

  • NEW! Conceptual Checkpoints - These strategically located conceptual questions enhance understanding of chemical principles, encourage students to stop and think about the ideas just presented, and provide a tool for self-assessment. Answers and explanations are given at the end of each chapter.

II. Developing Problem-Solving Skills

  • Solution Maps - Many of the Examples employ a unique visual approach in which students are shown how to draw a solution map for the problem. They are taught to outline the steps, using conversion factors and equations, needed to get from thegiven to the unknown.
    • This helps students to better understand how to solve this type of problem.
  • NEW AND UNIQUE! Two-Column Examples - All but the simplest Examples are presented in a unique two-column format. The left column explains each step, while the rightcolumn shows how the step is executed.
    • This format encourages students tothink about the reason for each step in the solution and to fit the steps together in the context of an overall plan.
  • Skillbuilder Exercises - Every worked Example is followed by at least one similar, but unworked, Skillbuilder problem.
    • This allows students to immediately test themselves on the problem-solving techniques just learned.
  • NEW AND UNIQUE! Three-Column Problem-Solving Procedures - Numerous and specific procedures for solving particular types of problems are presented in a unique three-column format. The first column outlines the problem-solving procedure and explains the reasoning that underlies each step. The second and thirdcolumns show how the steps are implemented for two typical Examples.

III. Visualization: Connecting the Macroscopic and Microscopic Worlds

  • Two-part visual images - These illustrated concepts show a photograph of a real-world object or process, and (either superimposed or shown as a magnified breakout) a depiction of what is taking place on the molecular level.
    • This helps students develop an understanding of molecular chemistry.
  • Molecular illustrations - Many molecular formulas in the text are depicted not only with structural formulas, but also with space-filling drawings of the molecules for greater clarity and vividness.  In addition, micro/macro illustrations are included.
    • Students gain greater insight into microscopic processes and make connections to their macroscopic counterparts.

IV. Creating Interest in Chemistry

  • Chapter Openers - Every chapter opens with a description of an everyday situation or practical application that clearly demonstrates the importance of the material covered in that chapter.
    • They often depict the chemical nature of the situation. These openers often involve topics that are particularly relevant to the lives of students, such as health, consumer, environmental, or societal issues.
  • Interest Boxes - The text includes four types of interest boxes: Everyday Chemistry,Chemistry in the Media, Chemistry in the Environment, and Chemistry and Health.
    • These all help demonstrate the excitement and relevance of chemistry.

V. Review and Assessment

  • UNIQUE! Chapter in Review - Each chapter ends with a review consisting of two sections, the first focusing on chemical principles and the second on chemical skills. Each section is itself divided into two columns.
    • In the Chemical Principles section, one column summarizes the key principles while the other tells why each is important.
    • In the Chemical Skills section, one column describes the key skills while the other contains a worked Example illustrating each skill.
    • This unique treatment reviews all important aspects of the concepts and skills covered in the chapter.
  • MORE Student Exercises - All chapters contain exercises divided into four types: questions, problems, cumulative problems, and highlight problems. In this edition, Tro has included over 200 new exercises at the request of our adopters and reviewers.

VI.  Content

  • Essentials Version. This briefer version of the text omits the chapters on organic and biochemistry.
  • Focuses the text coverage to better suit certain courses and cuts down on the cost to students.

  • NEW! Concetpual Checkpoints - These strategically located conceptual questions enhance understanding of chemical principles, encourage students to stop and think about the ideas just presented, andprovide a tool for self-assessment. Answers and explanations are given at the end of each chapter.
  • NEW AND UNIQUE! Two-column Examples - All but the simplest Examples are presented in a unique two-column format. The left column explains each step, while the rightcolumn shows how the step is executed. This format encourages students tothink about the reason for each step in the solution and to fit the steps together in the context of an overall plan.
  • NEW AND UNIQUE! Three-column Problem-Solving Procedures - Numerous and specific procedures for solving particular types of problems are presented in a unique three-column format. The first column outlines the problem-solving procedure and explains the reasoning that underlies each step. The second and third columns show how the steps are implemented for two typical Examples.

    • TO THE STUDENT xvi

    TO THE INSTRUCTOR xvii

    PREFACE xix 

     

    Chapter 1: The Chemical World

    Chapter 2: Measurement and Problem Solving.

    Chapter 3: Matter and Energy.

    Chapter 4: Atoms and Elements.

    Chapter 5: Molecules and Compounds.

    Chapter 6: Chemical Composition.

    Chapter 7: Chemical Reactions.

    Chapter 8: Quantities in Chemical Reactions.

    Chapter 9: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table.

    Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding.

    Chapter 11: Gases.

    Chapter 12: Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces.

    Chapter 13: Solutions.

    Chapter 14: Acids and Bases.

    Chapter 15: Chemical Equilibrium.

    Chapter 16: Oxidation and Reduction.

    Chapter 17: Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry.

     

    Appendix: Mathematics Review.

    Glossary.

    Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises.

    Photo credits.

    Index.

      Introductory Chemistry Essentials, Third Edition is designed for a one-semester, introductory or preparatory chemistry course. Students taking this course need to develop problem-solving skills–but they also must see why these skills are important to them and to their world. Introductory Chemistry Essentials extends chemistry from the laboratory to the student’s world. It motivates students to learn chemistry by demonstrating how it plays out in their daily lives.

       

      The third edition continues to employ Tro’s proven pedagogical features: the Solution Map provides a visual approach showing students how to think through a problem and formulate a solution strategy; the unique Three-Column Problem-Solving Procedures describe a problem-solving procedure while demonstrating how it is applied to two different examples. In addition, the Conceptual Checkpoint features now include questions that prompt students to visualize the molecular world around them.

       

      Introductory Chemistry Essentials, Third Edition will automatically come packaged with MasteringChemistry™, the most advanced chemistry homework and tutorial system available. This online homework and tutoring system utilizes the Socratic Method to coach students through problem-solving techniques, offering hints and simpler questions on request. It tutors students individually with feedback specific to their errors. MasteringChemistry™ helps students learn, not just practice.  

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