Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

The treatment of stoichiometry includes “BCA” (Before-Change-After) tables to give students another method to conceptually understand the role coefficients play in a balanced chemical reaction. Students are shown three methods to select a limiting reactant. By thinking about a problem from various perspectives, students are encouraged to think about the fundamental conceptual aspects.

The text's hallmark problem-solving pedagogy is enhanced by in-text examples that suggest what questions the students should be asking as they solve problems.

Almost all of the in-text examples are "Interactive Examples" and available online in OWLv2. These examples require students to think through the example step-by-step, rather than simply scanning the written example in the text as many students do.

Point-of-use "Critical Thinking" boxes emphasize the importance of conceptual learning and are particularly useful for generating class discussion.

Section 8.4, "Learning to Solve Problems," is written specifically to help students better understand how to think their way through a problem.

ChemWork problems are available in the end-of-chapter problems throughout the text and as interactive tutorials in OWLv2.

A modified and updated full-color art program now better serves visual learners. In addition, the art has been reconfigured for better clarity, glassware illustrations have been updated, and the orbital art has been redesigned. Many new photos provide a contemporary look and increase the book’s relevance.

Significant revisions and improvements to the end-of-chapter questions.

New Adaptive Learning Activities available online in OWLv2 are designed to deliver continuous, personalized support in manageable chunks throughout the learning process.