Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

Authors : William L. Masterton; Cecile N. Hurley; Edward Neth

9781305095113

800 Pages Hardcover

8th Edition | Previous Editions: 2012

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This latest edition of Chemitry: Principles and Reactions takes students directly to the crux of chemistry's fundamental concepts and allows teachers to efficiently cover all major chemistry topics. Based on the authors' extensive teaching experience, the book includes rigorous graded and concept-dr... more

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Conncection to the fine arts: The text connects the science of chemistry to the humanities and fine arts through chapter openers and literary quotations that enhance each chapter's content.

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Conncection to the fine arts: The text connects the science of chemistry to the humanities and fine arts through chapter openers and literary quotations that enhance each chapter's content.

Latest work from specialists: Guest authors and leaders in specialized fields profile the latest research in "Chemistry: Beyond the Classroom" boxes. Students see the relevance of concepts in some of the most current work in chemistry, including coloration of biological organisms, molecular structure of rubbery materials, and fuel cells.

Molecular model art program: Effective models visually reinforce students' conceptual understanding. Revised nanoscale views of atoms, molecules, and ions use molecular modeling software and an exacting three-dimensional style to offer effective visual learning tools throughout the text.

Abundant in-text examples: More than 115 in-text Graded Examples challenge students to solve more difficult material as they proceed through each step of the example. To encourage higher-order thinking at critical points within the chapter's narrative, additional Conceptual Examples lead students through conceptualizing the chemistry principles just discussed before solving the example.

Summary problems: This popular feature connects all concepts covered in the chapter, providing students with important overview and context for learning. Multi-step Summary Problems summarize each chapter, covering all or almost all of the chapter's key concepts.

"Chemistry: The Humam Side" boxes: These boxes include short biographies of some of the pioneers of chemistry, ranging from Antoine Lavoisier (1748-1794) to Glenn Seaborg (1912-1999). These engaging sketches captivate students' attention as they emphasize the personalities, as well as the accomplishments, of these individuals.

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Authors

William L. Masterton

William L. Masterton received his PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Illinois in 1953. Two years later he began to work at the University of Connecticut, where he taught general chemistry and a graduate course in chemical thermodynamics. He has received numerous teaching awards, including an award from the Student Senate at the University of Connecticut, of which he was most proud. Dr. Masterton is co-author of the all-time best-selling general chemistry textbook CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES, which has sold well over 1.5 million copies. Dr. Masterton's field of research, solution thermodynamics, prepared him well for making maple syrup each March at the family farmhouse in New Hampshire.

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Cecile N. Hurley

Cecile Nespral Hurley received her MS at the University of California, Los Angeles. Since 1979, she has served as Lecturer and Coordinator of Freshman Chemistry at the University of Connecticut, where she directed a groundbreaking National Science Foundation-supported project on cooperative learning in general chemistry. She is one of a prestigious group of University Teaching Fellows who are selected by their fellow faculty members as models of teaching excellence and dedication. In addition, she coordinates the High School Cooperative Program in Chemistry through which superior Connecticut high school students take the university's general chemistry course at their schools. In her spare time, Professor Hurley roots for the University of Connecticut women's basketball Huskies--and roots out weeds from her country garden, which she likes to imagine rivals Monet's at Giverny.

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Edward Neth

Dr. Edward Neth serves as a lecturer of chemistry at the University of Connecticut, a position he has held since 2004. He also serves as the department's webmaster and IT administrator. In addition, he is a member of several University committees for technology planning and implementation. A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Dr. Neth holds a B.S. in chemistry from Fairfield University. He also holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Neth has worked as in information technology as a network engineer for Priceline.com and has functioned as director of academic computing at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. Dr. Neth is a lead teacher and power user for OWL (online web learning) and is an avid UConn Huskies M and W basketball fan.

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Table of Contents

1. Matter and Measurements.
2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions.
3. Mass Relations in Chemistry; Stoichiometry.
4. Reactions in Aqueous Solution.
5. Gases.
6. Electronic Structure and the Periodic Table.
7. Covalent Bonding.
8. Thermochemistry.
9. Liquids and Solids.
10. Solutions.
11. Rate of Reaction.
12. Gaseous Chemical Equilibrium.
13. Acids and Bases.
14. Equilibria in Acid-Base Solutions.
15. Complex ion and Precipitation Equilibria.
16. Spontaneity of Reaction.
17. Electrochemistry.
18. Nuclear Reactions.
19. Complex Ions and Coordination Compounds.
20. Chemistry of the Metals.
21. Chemistry of the Nonmetals.
22. Organic Chemistry.
23. Organic Polymers, Natural and Synthetic.
Appendix 1. Units, Constants, and Reference Data.
Appendix 2. Properties of the Elements.
Appendix 3. Exponents and Logarithms.
Appendix 4. Molecular Orbitals.
Appendix 5. Answers to Even-Numbered and Challenge Questions and Problems.
Index/Glossary

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Teacher Supplements

Student Solutions Manual

9781305095236 £93.00

Help your students improve their performance at exam time with this manual's complete solutions to the even-numbered end-of-chapter Questions and Problems answered in Appendix 5, including the Challenge Problems. The authors include references to textbook sections and tables to help guide your studen... more

Study Guide and Workbook

9781305080478 £122.25

Help improve your students' success in the course with this helpful Study Guide and Workbook. This valuable resource contains additional worked examples and problem-solving techniques to help them understand the principles of general chemistry. Each chapter is outlined with fill-in-the-blank activiti... more

Student Supplements

Student Solutions Manual

9781305095236

Improve your performance at exam time with this manual's complete solutions to the even-numbered end-of-chapter Questions and Problems answered in Appendix 5, including the Challenge Problems. The authors include references to textbook sections and tables to help guide you through the problem-solving... more

Study Guide and Workbook

9781305080478

Improve your success in the course with this helpful Study Guide and Workbook. This valuable resource contains additional worked examples and problem-solving techniques to help you understand the principles of general chemistry. Each chapter is outlined with fill-in-the-blank activities, exercises, a... more