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Introductory Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

ISBN10: 1264096399 | ISBN13: 9781264096398

Introductory Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
ISBN10: 1264096399
ISBN13: 9781264096398
By Julia Burdge and Michelle Driessen

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Introductory Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach by Julia Burdge and Michelle Driessen has been developed and written using an atoms first approach specific to introductory chemistry. It is a carefully crafted text, designed and written with the introductory chemistry student in mind.

The arrangement of topics facilitates the conceptual development of chemistry for the novice, rather than the historical development that has been used traditionally. Its language and style are student friendly and conversational, and the importance and wonder of chemistry in everyday life are emphasized at every opportunity.

The text is strengthened by its offering in ALEKS, now featuring Custom Question Authoring, Video Assignments, Virtual Labs, and more!

Chapter 1: Atoms and Elements
Chapter 2: Electrons and the Periodic Table
Chapter 3: Compounds and Chemical Bonds
Chapter 4: How Chemists Use Numbers
Chapter 5: The Mole and Chemical Formulas
Chapter 6: Molecular Shape
Chapter 7: Solids, Liquids, and Phase Changes
Chapter 8: Gases
Chapter 9: Physical Properties of Solutions
Chapter 10: Chemical Reactions and Chemical Equations
Chapter 11: Using Balanced Chemical Equations
Chapter 12: Acids and Bases
Chapter 13: Equilibrium
Chapter 14: Organic Chemistry
Chapter 15: Biochemistry
Chapter 16: Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 17: Electrochemistry

About the Author

Julia Burdge

Dr. Julia Burdge did most of her undergraduate work at Iowa State University, completing her bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in inorganic chemistry at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She earned her Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at the University of Idaho. Her Master’s and doctoral research involved the development of chemotherapeutic analogs of cisplatin and the development of instruments and methods for measuring ultra-trace concentrations of atmospheric sulfur compounds. Over the past 20 years, she has taught introductory and advanced courses in every division of the undergraduate chemistry curriculum, as well as interdisciplinary courses. She also developed and taught a new introductory chemistry course for pre-service science teachers, and initiated and served as a mentor in a future faculty development program for graduate students and post-doctoral associates. She is currently affiliated with the University of Idaho.

Michelle Driessen

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