Develop the qualitative, conceptual foundation you need to think like a chemist with CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES, 7e. Designed for students with solid mathematical preparation, this best-seller offers a unique organization that emphasizes models, everyday applications of chemistry, and a thoughtful, step-by-step problem-solving approach.
Both my chemistry professor and chemistry teaching assistant mentioned how they would like to rewrite this book. It is unclear, and my professor has even come up with a better VSEPR method than the one taught in the book. (CHM110/120, 2014-2016 at a university) I have no idea why she still uses this book. A slightly redeeming feature is the OWL 24-months printed access card; which allows access to the online copy of the book along with quizzes if you have internet.
This book is decently helpful for my freshman chemistry class... A whole lot more than my half-brained professor, and by that I mean literally he has only part of his brain.
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 as a college freshman *mumble* years ago, and I still have it, and occasionally use it for reference.