Chemistry For Changing Times: International Edition (13e)

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The book that defined the liberal arts chemistry course, Chemistry for Changing Times remains the most visually appealing and readable introduction on the subject. The Thirteenth Edition increases its focus on student engagement – with revised “Have You Ever Wondered?” questions, new Learning Objectives in each chapter linked to end of chapter problems, and new Green Chemistry content, closely integrated with the text. Abundant applications and examples fill each chapter, and material is updated throughout to mirror the latest scientific developments in a fast-changing world. Compelling chapter opening photos, a focus on Green Chemistry, and the “It DOES Matter” features highlight current events and enable students to relate to the book more readily.

 

This package contains:

• Chemistry for Changing Times, Thirteenth Edition

Chapter 1: Chemistry
Chapter 2: Atoms
Chapter 3: Atomic Structure
Chapter 4: Chemical Bonds
Chapter 5: Chemical Accounting
Chapter 6: Gases, Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces
Chapter 7: Acids and Bases
Chapter 8: Oxidation and Reduction
Chapter 9: Organic Chemistry
Chapter 10: Polymers
Chapter 11: Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 12: Chemistry of the Earth
Chapter 13: Air
Chapter 14: Water
Chapter 15: Energy
Chapter 16: Biochemistry
Chapter 17: Food
Chapter 18: Drugs
Chapter 19: Fitness and Health
Chapter 20: Chemistry Down on the Farm and in the Garden and on the Lawn
Chapter 21: Household Chemicals
Chapter 22: Poisons

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• NEW! Learning Objectives appear in each section and at the beginning and end of the chapter. These objectives bring the main goals of each section to the foreground, and are linked to end-of-chapter problems in the text and to MasteringChemistry problems. These learning objectives give focus points to each section and will increase the efficiencies in teaching and learning.
• NEW! Relevant, current environmental events are discussed, such as the Gulf oil spill, the Fukushima nuclear accident, and the Greenland Ice Sheet.
• NEW! Discussion of Nanotechnology is added in applicable chapters.
• Updated treatment of Green Chemistry essays:
• All essays have been carefully reviewed and have been rewritten extensively or replaced entirely.
• Each essay identifies the principles of green chemistry that are applied in that essay.
• Each end-of-chapter summary now includes a section summarizing the green chemistry in the essay.
• Learning objectives related to green chemistry are added to each chapter and are linked to end of chapter problems in the textbook and to MasteringChemistry problems
• In each chapter, two to five end-of-chapter problems relate to the green chemistry in that chapter
• Chapter references have been added to the green essays when applicable.
• Enhanced focus on relevance is found throughout the narrative and in the “It DOES Matter!” boxes. The number of "It DOES Matter!" boxes has increased by approximately 10%.
• "Have you Ever Wondered?” chapter opening questions reflect real-life queries that may arise in students’ minds and are related to the chapter content. Answers are included at appropriate locations within the chapter.
• Approximately 10% Worked Examples are new or revised.
• Approximately 10% more Answer boxes have been added, with retained boxes revised where appropriate.
• Approximately 25% of the end-of-chapter problems are new or revised. Paired problems have been maintained.

• "Have you Ever Wondered?” questions reflect real-life queries that may arise in students’ minds and are related to the chapter content. These questions appear at the beginning of each chapter, with both question and answer added in appropriate locations within the chapter.
• Compelling chapter openers include two or three connected images that introduce chemistry as it applies to an activity or product relevant to students’ lives. For example, Chapter 2 shows a tablet computer and the tiny integrated circuits that make it work. A photomicrograph of silicon atoms completes the connection from the macro world to the nano world.
• Self-Assessment Questions appear in each section as a concept check for students as they progress through the chapter.
• Green Chemistry coverage has increased and has been integrated throughout the text:
• Green Chemistry Essays include topics that have been carefully chosen to introduce students to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. The Principles that are applied in the essays are clearly identified and references to the chapter are included when applicable.
• New end-of-chapter problems have been added to each chapter to focus specifically on the green chemistry discussed within each chapter.
• Green Chemistry learning objectives have been created and are linked to end-of-chapter problems both in the text and within MasteringChemistry®.
• Green Chemistry information has been added to the summary section at the end of each chapter to help integrate this content into the student’s study section.
• Application Boxes with short essays focus on interesting, relevant applications of chemistry covered in that chapter.
• Critical Thinking Exercises encourage students to think critically and apply information from the chapter in both concrete and abstract ways.
• Conceptual Problem-Solving Examples guide students through the process of learning and understanding important chemical concepts.
• Collaborative Group Projects are end-of-chapter exercises that help professors engage students in collaborative work with group assignments.
• Chapter Summaries are organized by sections, with key terms highlighted, to remind students of important concepts. This edition features the addition of a green essay summary as well.
• Molecular art features illustrations using a two-part visual image: microscopic and macroscopic views help students visualize what is happening on a molecular level.
• Environment-focused applications include many interesting, relevant and environment topics to help students connect chemistry to the world around them.

John W. Hill received his Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas. As an organic chemist, he has published more than 50 papers, most of which have an educational bent. He has authored or coauthored several introductory level chemistry textbooks, all of which have had multiple editions published. He has also presented over 60 papers at national conferences, many relating to science education. He has received several awards for outstanding teaching and has long been active in the American Chemical Society, both locally and nationally. Now professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, Hill authored the first edition of Chemistry for Changing Times in 1972. Revising and updating this book has been a major focus of his life for four decades.

Terry W. McCreary received his B.S from St. Francis University, his M.S. from University of Georgia, and his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. He has taught chemistry at Murray State University since 1988, and was presented with the Regents Excellence in Teaching Award in 2008. He is a member of the American Chemical Society and the Kentucky Academy of Science, and has served as Technical Editor for the Journal of Pyrotechnics. In his spare time he designs, builds, and flies rockets with the Tripoli Rocketry Association; he was elected president of the association in 2010. McCreary is the author of several laboratory manuals; General Chemistry with John Hill, Ralph Petrucci, and Scott Perry; and Experimental Composite Propellant, a fundamental treatise on the preparation and properties of solid rocket propellant.