Chemistry: Structure and Properties

by Nivaldo J. Tro

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Bestselling author Niva Tro has always believed “the behavior of matter is determined by the properties of molecules and atoms” to be the most important discovery in scientific knowledge. This idea is the entire factor for his seminal new text— Structure and Properties. Dr. Tro emphasizes the relationship between structure and properties, establishes a unique approach to teaching chemistry by presenting atomic and bonding theories early in the text, and stresses key themes throughout. The book is organized to present chemistry as a logical, cohesive story from the microscopic to the macroscopic, so students can fully grasp the theories and framework behind the chemical facts. Every topic has been carefully crafted to convey to students that the relationship between structure and properties is the thread that weaves all of chemistry together.

While developed independently of other Tro texts, Structure and Properties incorporates the author’s vivid writing style, chemical rigor, dynamic multi-level images, and tested features. His consistent conceptual focus and step-by-step problem-solving framework encourages you to think through processes rather than simply memorize content.

If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringChemistry search for 0321729730/ 9780321729736. That package includes 0321834682/ 9780321834683 and 0321934105/ 9780321934109.
MasteringChemistry is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

Genres: School

1140 pages, Hardcover

First published January 2, 2014

Reviews

[McKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

If I have to read this for over half of my summer break you bet your ass I’m including it. Also not a bad book to learn chemistry I won’t lie.

[Zaina · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book, although very detailed, is very difficult to learn from if you are a beginner. Unless you are really good at math, can understand complex logic quickly, or have a good foundation for chemistry, this book is very confusing. But for people who are solid in math and chemistry and logic, the book should be fine to learn from. But even my college professor did not like using the book, as it introduces complex topics much too early. Chemistry needs a book that is easier to understand, and this one doesn’t quite do that.