Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

by Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. Decoste

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY: A FOUNDATION combines enhanced problem-solving structure with substantial pedagogy to enable students to become strong independent problem solvers in the introductory course and beyond. Capturing student interest through early coverage of chemical reactions, accessible explanations and visualizations, and an emphasis on everyday applications, the authors explain chemical concepts by starting with the basics, using symbols or diagrams, and conclude by encouraging students to test their own understanding of the solution. This step-by-step approach has already helped hundreds of thousands of students master chemical concepts and develop problem-solving skills. The book is known for its focus on conceptual learning and for the way it motivates students by connecting chemical principles to real-life experiences in chapter-opening discussions and "Chemistry in Focus" boxes.

Genres: Chemistry, Science, Reference, Textbooks, Nonfiction

784 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1900

Reviews

[Eve O. Spellman · Rating 3 out of 5]

- 2* = Did not feel like a 4-5 star book due to both being overly basic and overly complicated at the same time.

[rivka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zumdahl's chemistry textbooks are among the very best introductory chem textbooks I have ever used -- as a student or a teacher. I used this one (and the previous edition) for 10 years as a high school chemistry teacher, and it is probably the best HS chemistry text out there, bar none.

The language is easy to read and to understand, the examples and problems are straightforward yet challenging, and the occasional sidebar is interesting without being distracting.

[Chole Allyson · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a standard college textbook...boring!

[Cate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this for school but find myself rereading a couple times a year to brush up on basics and keep myself engaged in chemistry.

[Kiffin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really helped me get through Intro to Chemistry. Really Expensive as well.