Introductory Chemistry

by Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. Decoste

Succeed in your course with INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY: A FOUNDATION! This best-selling text combines enhanced problem-solving structure with substantial pedagogy to help you become a successful problem solver. Early coverage of chemical reactions, accessible explanations and visualizations, and an emphasis on everyday applications facilitates understanding. The authors' step-by-step approach has already helped hundreds of thousands of student's master chemical concepts and develop strong problem-solving skills. Interactive study aids in OWLv2, such as ChemWork Problems and Adaptive Learning Activities, help students master concepts.

Genres: Chemistry, Science, Reference, Textbooks, Nonfiction

608 pages, Paperback

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.