Essentials of Chemistry

Lucid, simple writing and appealing full-color illustrations and diagrams enhance these outstanding texts that introduce students to the fundamentals of chemistry. Ample chapter exercises and problems challenge students and build confidence, helping them to develop the important problem-solving and quatitative skills they will use in subsequent general or nursing courses. Essentials of Chemistry - Extended Edition offers three additional chapters on nuclear chemisty, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. An emphasis on reasoning encourages students to view chemistry as a logical, useful science. Principles and their applications are presented together, increasing understanding and relevance for students. Conceptually oriented pedagogy builds student understanding of chemistry fundamentals. The periodic table is highlighted as a valuable source of information and learning tool to help students organize and remember chemical theories and principles.