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This large format undergraduate chemistry textbook provides a new methodology, different from traditional orders of teaching the subject, using the atom as the starting point and building knowledge progressively through molecules, structure, bonding and beyond. The volume includes full color illustrations, side bars and notes and extensive review questions and chapter exercises. Access to additional online resources for both professors and students is provided. Steven Zumdahl is professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Susan Zumdahl is a former science and mathematics educator. Online support includes interactive examples with OWL (Online Web Learning) and 27 Go Chemistry tutorial videos with mini-lectures of five to ten minutes linked to specific sections of the text. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Steve and Susan Zumdahl's books focus on helping readers build critical thinking skills through the process of becoming independent problem-solvers. Their philosophy is to help readers learn to "think like a chemists" so they can apply the process of problem solving to all aspects of their lives. In CHEMISTRY: AN ATOMS FIRST APPROACH, the Zumdahls use a meaningful approach that begins with the atom and proceeds through the concept of molecules, structure, and bonding, to more complex materials and their properties. This approach encourages readers to focus on conceptual learning early in the course, rather than relying on memorization and a "plug and chug" method of problem solving that even the best learners can fall back on when confronted with familiar material. The Atoms First organization provides an opportunity for readers to use the tools of critical thinkers: to ask questions, to apply rules and models and to evaluate outcomes.
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