Chemistry : Introducing Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry

Andrew Burrows et al

ISBN 10: 0199277893 / ISBN 13: 9780199277896

Editore: Oxford University Press, 2009

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• Titolo: Chemistry : Introducing Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0199277893
• ISBN 13: 9780199277896
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: Poor
• Peso: 3600 grammi
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
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Chemistry is widely considered to be the central science: it encompasses concepts on which all other branches of science are developed. Yet, for many students entering university, gaining a firm grounding in chemistry is a real challenge. Chemistry³ responds to this challenge, providing students with a full understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry on which to build later studies. Uniquely amongst the introductory chemistry texts currently available, Chemistry³ is written by a team of chemists to give equal coverage of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry - coverage that is uniformly authoritative throughout. A special feature is the mechanistic approach to organic chemistry, rather than the old-fashioned 'functional group' approach. The author team is completed by two specialists in chemistry education who bring to the book a wealth of experience of teaching chemistry in a way that students enjoy and understand. The result is a text that builds on what students already know from school and tackles their misunderstandings and misconceptions, thereby providing a seamless transition from school to undergraduate study. The authors achieve unrivalled accessibility through the provision of carefully-worded explanations and reminders of what they already know; the introduction of concepts in a logical and progressive manner; and the use of annotated diagrams and step-by-step worked examples,. The unique use of context and photographs show how chemistry is applicable to everyday life, encouraging students to engage with the text and see the central role that chemistry plays in our lives. Chemistry³ tackles head-on two issues pervading chemistry education: the students' mathematical skills, and their ability to see the subject as a single, unified discipline. Instead of avoiding the maths, Chemistry³ provides structured support, in the form of careful explanations, reminders of key mathematical concepts, step-by-step calculations in worked examples, and a Maths Toolkit, to help students get to grips with the essential mathematical element of chemistry. Frequent cross-references highlight the connections between each strand of chemistry and explain the relationship between the topics so students can develop an understanding of the subject as a whole. Online Resource Centre: The following resources are available to provide a full teaching and learning package: Student resources · Interactive and animation-based activities which encourage students to actively learn · 3D rotatable molecular structures · Drag-n-drop exercises · Learning outcomes, summaries and key equations. · Student solutions manual. Lecturer resources · A 'test bank' of multiple choice questions · All the illustrations from the book available to download. · Lecturer's solutions manual.

Informazioni sull'autore

The authors: All three content authors are actively involved in first year chemistry teaching at their respective institutions, and are well placed to appreciate the challenges that incoming students face when studying undergraduate chemistry. By bringing together authors from the three 'strands' of chemistry, the book offers consistently authorative coverage across the subject.

Andy Burrows, University of Bath (Inorganic chemistry)
Andy Parsons, University of York (Organic chemistry)
Gareth Price, University of Bath: (Physical chemistry)



The editors: The editors were chosen not only for their work on context/problem-based learning, but for their detailed working knowledge of school education. They are aware of the level of knowledge with which students leave school and are best placed to contribute to and edit a textbook, which bridges the gap between school and undergraduate chemistry. John Holman, Professor of Science Education, Director of the National Science Learning Centre, University of York. John Holman was co-director of the new 21st Century Science curriculum and is advisor to the government on science education issues.
Gwen Pilling, formerly of the Science Education Group, University of York. Gwen Pilling is involved in the development of the Salters Advanced Chemistry curriculum and has written many resources to support teaching and learning.