Introductory Chemistry: Atoms First

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5th Edition. — Pearson; Prentice Hall, 2014. — 864 p.ISBN-10: 0321927117 ISBN-13: 978-0321927118An atoms-first approach for introductory, preparatory, basic chemistry courses. Carrying through an atoms-first approach from the first four editions, and helping you focus on mastering the quantitative skills and conceptual knowledge you need to get a true understanding of chemistry, Russo and Silver’s Introductory Chemistry, Fifth Edition continues the tradition of relevance that makes it so effective. Now including MasteringChemistry®, the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment product with a demonstrated record of helping students quickly master concepts, this Fifth Edition includes new opportunities for you to practice key concepts. MasteringChemistry provides seamless synergy with the text to create a dynamic learning program that enables you to learn both in and out of the classroom. With Russo and Silver’s Introductory Chemistry, Fifth Edition and MasteringChemistry, you get a complete teaching and learning program that gives you critical tools for ensuring a successful introduction to chemistry, including: An atoms-first approach to chemistry: Through an atoms-first approach used effectively in the previous four editions, you begin to learn starting from the building blocks of matter and progress to understanding complex concepts from a logical point of view and with a deep understanding. Personalized, interactive learning for achieving proficiency of the concepts with MasteringChemistry: Self-paced tutorials guide you through the text’s most challenging topics; provide immediate, specific feedback and reinforcement; and present varied content to keep you engaged and on track. An emphasis on core concepts for solving quantitative and qualitative problems: Get a true understanding of introductory chemistry by using material that presents problem solving and comprehension as complimentary skills, rather than encouraging rote memorization. Features that demonstrate how relevant chemistry concepts are in students' lives: A number of outstanding features that show chemistry as a fascinating science.Brief Contents Preface What Is Chemistry? The Numerical Side of Chemistry The Evolution of Atomic Theory The Modern Model of the Atom Chemical Bonding and Nomenclature The Shape of Molecules Intermolecular Forces and the Phases of Matter Chemical Reactions Stoichiometry and the Mole Electron Transfer in Chemical Reactions What If There Were No Intermolecular Forces? The Ideal Gas Solutions When Reactants Turn into Products Chemical Equilibrium Electrolytes, Acids, and Bases Nuclear Chemistry The Chemistry of Carbon Synthetic and Biological Polymers Glossary Selected Answers Credits Index