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Drawing on 20 years of teaching allied health and pre-professional students, authors Laura Frost and Todd Deal have created this innovative new text for your GOB chemistry course.  General, organic, and biological chemistry topics are integrated throughout each chapter in a manner that immediately relates chemistry to your future allied health career and everyday life. General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: An Integrated Approach introduces the problem-solving skills you will need to assess situations critically on the job. Unique guided-inquiry activities are incorporated after each chapter, guiding you through an exploration of the information to develop chemical concepts, and then apply the developed concept to further examples. ... Read more

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smoked up
I have purchased books from Amazon before, but this time I really dont like the book I purchase and I would really like my money back, when I received my book, I could tell it was a chain smoker who had this book it reaked of smoke I cannot put any of my notes inside the book because it smells just like smoke and the outside of the book when you close it you can tell he or she spilled coffee along the pages.Someone should have really looked over this book before selling this piece of scrap to me.

Great Condition
I received my item in about a week and a half after I ordered it. And it was in perfect condition, still in shrink wrap.

Never got the item
The item never got to me. The seller never responded to my emails. It seems the seller scammed several people at the same time. Or the seller simply failed to mention that the item was being shipped from Australia, and that the postal workers are on strike. I agree with the previous reviewer who said that this seller should be banned from amazon.

great book
A good find! Excellent condition. Exactly the copy I was looking for, and it shipped so quickly too! As a college student getting new books at fair prices is always important, thank goodness for amazon.com! I avoided waiting in a long bookstore line just to get to the checkout and pay too much for a junky and written all over used copy. Students check on amazon.com for your books before getting ripped off at the campus bookstores!

This Book Made Chemistry Easy To Learn
Everything in the book was easy to understand. I am not sure how hard Chemistry is supposed to be since using this book explained all the concepts so simply. I was incredibly fortunate to be taught by Dr. Frost, one of the authors. Her style of teaching is all over this book. Direct, to the point, and simple to understand. The sections in each chapter were kept fairly short and I never felt overloaded with information. There were enough graphics, pictures, tables, and charts to explain the material visually. Interspersed in each section were practice problems to grasp the concepts before moving on and there were additional problems at the end of each chapter. This is a gem of a book and having it to study by allowed me to make an A in the class. Having never taken a Chemistry class before I didn't know what to expect. Sciences get a bum rap for being hard to understand yet I did not find this to be true at all with Dr. Frost's class or her book. Thank you Dr. Frost for your book and a really great class! ... Read more

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Extensive revised and updated 3rd edition of classic first-year text by Nobel Laureate. Atomic and molecular structure, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics correlated with descriptive chemistry. Problems. 75 pages of appendixes. "An excellent text, highly recommended."—Choice.
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Similar effect to Lavoisier only more so ... abstractifying the subject
First published 1947. This Dover reprint is the 1970 edition. About 950 pages. Naturally has excursions into physics, including the structure of the nucleus and electrons, and things like electron shells. Also of course gas material from Avogadro onwards, and the relation with atomic and molecular weights, vapour pressures etc. And states of matter, such as ice, and water including deuterium and tritium; and crystallography. He doesn't clearly distinguish theories from empirically established material - but this is very common and part of the legacy of overblown mathematical treatments. Naturally enough, it has to deal with chromatography, and mass chromatography - i.e. separation by weight. This book predates most colour chemistry. Pauling made a mistake over 'high energy bonds'; he has quite a bit of material on biochemistry, perhaps foreshadowing Pauling's later vitamin C obsession, including hormones, vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes. There's some metallurgy. There's also an account of ektachrome colour photography - state of the art then. Much of the book is organised on periodic table lines, for example by metals with similar characteristics, and inert gases etc - and of course the full table had only recently been elucidated when Pauling wrote first, as not just transuranics but a few other gaps had been filled only in living memory. Other periodicities of course are discussed. And there's the maths of thermodynamics (includes in effect thermite - as in 9/11), heats and rates of reaction, and 3-D geometry and some other things. He gets supercooled things wrong, and I think the kinetic theory of gases.

If you like to know how things are made, and what from, and have a sense of historical continuity, this is a very good one volume reference. Pauling was not one to admit he was uncertain, so this book is more hard edged than it ought to be - I suspect in lectures and teaching Pauling would have been less dogmatic. The emphasis on overviews, and mathematical models, does however remove some of the picturesqueness of earlier chemistry texts, with accounts of mercury mines in Spain, or German minerals and Paracelsus, or wallpapers and 'poison green', so it's relatively austere. Highly recommended for people with science interests, and some maths, who like to ponder the slow processes of unravelling truths.

A great chemistry textbook from the master himself
I am a chemistry teacher and a chemist, with a background in physical chemistry. I have had the good fortune of having some world-class chemists as teachers during my education, who's insight and wisdom I have (with much effort) tried to incorporate into my own teaching style, as they have changed my life in very significant ways. I purchased this textbook after reading many positive reviews, leaving me curious to hear the words from the horses mouth. Although I have only read the first few chapters so far, I can say that this is the greatest inorganic chemistry textbook that I have ever read. Pauling does a beautiful job of synthesizing classic and modern physics in developing the theories of what is now known as Quantum Mechanics -- his approach is from that of pure thermodynamics, and masterfully done, I might add. Never condescending, but coming from a very different level of understanding, reading this book is like watching any master artist creating their art before your very eyes -- genius in it's raw, pure, unadulterated form. The best that any intelligent being can do is sit back and watch the artist do his thing -- in awe.

WONDERFUL!
I bought this book several years ago as a resource to complement to my work in physics.At the time I was studying ferromagnetic materials.Pauling writes so well and with such clarity that I found myself wondering why physics textbooks were so dull and hard to understand by comparison.I should have written this review years ago so that others in the sciences could have benefited from access to such a wonderful reference book.

my ''chemical'' childhood
I started my serious education in chemistry from this book. I was very young then. This book, which was later supported by other more specialistic books in chemistry and physics made me to choose chemistry as my specialisation.

Really great introduction to the chemistry for young people with a passion!

Highly recommended!

Linus Pauling won two nobel prizes AND he writes fantastically
Rooted in both vigor and simplicity, this chemistry text will amaze you. Pauling is very mindful of how the student ought to recieve information and in that he carefully picks the order of topics. Too often people disreguard the importance of the presentation of information. It's a shame because they are being willfully ignorant to techniques that catalyze and promote learning. Our brains are more responsive to associative learning because biologically that's what goes on in neural circuitry. Anyways, it's best I don't spur off into a tangent. Buy this book. It taught me chemistry. ... Read more

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This book retains the relaxed, easy-to-read style of the previous edition to provide integrated coverage of organic and biochemistry, applications, and tools that foster problem-solving skills. More than any other, this text offers balance-in the topics presented, and in its presentation of the subject of chemistry. The authors focus on three mains areas to help readers master the core concepts of general chemistry and enhance their problem-solving skills: problem-solving support and active assessment, conceptual development, and visualization of the molecular behavior of matter. For anyone who wants a relaxed, easy-to-read book that emphasizes major topics in chemistry as well as problem-solving techniques.

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Just as advertised
I took a chance on this -- my daughter needed the book within 2 weeks, and the promised delivery date range was up to 25 days.But other reviews said that this seller actually shipped quickly, so I made the purchase.The book arrived within a week, and was in the exact condition described.I am extremely satisfied with this purchase.

It's a freakin' textbook
It's a dry, boring general Chemistry textbook, best used as a doorstop or for sopping up body fluids.What were you expecting, the great American novel?Just mix up some stuff from under your sink, that'll give you a better intro to chem than this book (plus something to write home about when you get charged with drug manufacturing).

Condition not as expected
The seller stated that the book wasnt in new condition and had a few imperfections. but when i opened the box it wasn't what i expected at all. the book covers are practicly falling off the binding.the condition of the binding on the covers look as if the book was used in a game of football.The book does have all of its pages and includes the CD that was promised, just not as aesthetically pleasing as the seller described.

Quality
It is an excellent textbook for science and engineer. Pictures and contents are easy to read and understand.

comprehensive
This book has been my textbook for two years, and it has gotten me to the study camp in USNCO. It is evenly comprehensive and pretty clear, especially when compared to other texts I've seen. ... Read more

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Prepared by Noel George of Ryerson University. This card is a concise, quick-reference card covering key topics in each chapter of the text. Presented in an easy-to-read format, the Ninth Edition Study Card enables students to master concepts, theories and facts for exams and review on the go. ... Read more

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A.P. Chem Text
The text was in good condition and was very inexpensive. I will use this service again.

Accurate Description, and extremely fast service
These folks are excellent.I purchased the book, and they shipped immediately.Got it very quickly, and was pleased with both the price, and the service.Top notch!I will use them again without doubt.

Perfect Condition!
It is in perfect condition!It is barely highlighted, no torn pages and the cover is not worn at all! Shipping was pretty fast too.

Perfect Bang for the Buck
This was a great buy! The book was almost new condition for a fraction of the price of a new one. Everything was there and couldn't asked for more.

Any textbook would be better lol
The textbook itself is awful, probably one of the worst I've ever read for Chemistry but the solutions manual is very thorough and helpful ... Read more

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The sixth edition of General Chemistry continues the tradition of presenting only the material that is essential for a one-year general chemistry course. It strikes a balance between theory and application by incorporating real-world examples; helping students visualize the three-dimensional atomic and molecular structures that are the basis of chemical activity; and developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Although the sixth edition incorporates many impressive features, such as macro to micro artwork, animations correlated to the text, and hand-sketched worked examples, General Chemistry is still 200 to 300 pages shorter and much less expensive than other two-semester textbooks. Dr. Chang’s concise-but-thorough approach will appeal to efficiency-minded instructors and value-conscious students. ... Read more

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Good
The book is very informative overall but some of their charts and explanations are kind of confusing. ... Read more

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Known for its carefully developed, thoroughly integrated approach to problem solving, this market-leading text emphasizes the conceptual understanding and visualization skills essential for first-year chemistry and science majors. The new technology program reinforces the approach of the text and provides a complete solution for teaching and learning.The Eighth Edition retains the hallmark pedagogical features of the text and builds upon the conceptual focus and art program. Students also benefit from online homework in the technology program, which features an extensive database of questions drawn from the text. ... Read more

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very poor
I ordered a book, and never received it.This company refused to send me another one or reimburse my money. And still to this day no book no money. I am out 90 some dollars for a book never received.All i wanted was a contact number, they could not even provide me with that.All i want is my money back.This is really bad business.

A good "GENERAL" chemistry book
In first semester course general chemistry (I am studying biology)it is a quite good to excellent book for reviewing all the general chemistry stuff you need. But the math standard in the book doesn't match with the German math standard at German Universities. Most math examples are very confusing and don't make sense to me. I always calculate those differently. So I use mathematical exercises from other european or german text books. But in my eyes it is a very good book to read, and learn all the basics in chemistry.

The worst chemistry book ever!
As a physical science major, I consider the book to be worst than mediocre. It is way too "general", basically giving wordedexplanations rather than applied concepts and clear diagrams. Some of the topics are very vague and you are left more confused than ever.I supplement my studying with a McMurray and Fay textbook which is 10 years old and I acquired for 25 cents, and it is even better than this trash of a book. It also provides very few problems at the end of the chapter. For example, for the nomenclature and orbital diagrams, there are only two problems each, not enough to practice for a test. The cummulative skill problems are way to difficult for a beginning scientist, and their level of difficulty isn't justified, since the book doesn't explain clearly. Reading it is basically like reading Popular Science: way too much writing to explain one simple concept. It goes on and on, which makes me think, "Who cares?." If it had not been for the fact that I took introductory chemistry,(I used a Zumdahl book, by the way) I would had been lost. The material is also spread all over the place throughout the chapters. While redox chemistry is introduced somewhere around chapter 7 or eight, you see it again in chapters 20, so my teacher goes back and forth, flipping through the pages. As a relief, the chemistry dept. at my school is changing the book next semester for the general chemistry 2 course. We will be using a Raymond Chang book. Please, professors, do not torture your students by making them buy this book. ... Read more

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The most trusted general chemistry text in Canada is back in a thoroughly revised 10^th edition.

General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications is recognized for its superior problems, lucid writing, precision of argument, and precise and detailed treatment of chemistry. Its innovative pedagogical features, which encourage students to understand, apply, and synthesize content, reinforce the principles of general chemistry and provide the ideal platform for later studies.

The new tenth addition boasts a number of improvements, including expanded coverage of organic chemistry, as well as a consistent 3-part structure (Analyze – Solve – Assess) for every worked example. All of the student-favourite, pedagogically rich elements of this textbook have returned in the tenth edition with renewed focus, including 10 to 25 new questions per chapter and updated integrative examples that all follow the Practice Example A and Practice Example B format.

Customer Reviews (5)

good book
materials in the book are well explained and easily understandable. It has lots of practice problems for lots of practice.

brand new great price
Brand new textbook for cheaper than my college bookstore and even the competing town's college book store

Chemistry Solutions Manual - 10th edition
A few minor bents but other then that its in good condition and came in at a decent time. I am pleased with this purchase.

SUPER FAST
Came within 5 days after placing the order--definitely order from this seller again. Received package in great condition.

Excellent Service
Thank you very much. The item arrived in a very short period of time and was in excellent condition. Would definitely purchase from seller again ... Read more

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Silberberg’s Principles of General Chemistry offers students the same authoritative topic coverage as its parent text, Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change. The Principles text allows for succinct coverage of content with minimal emphasis on pedagogic learning aids. This more straightforward approach to learning appeals to today’s efficiency-minded, value-conscious instructors and students without sacrificing depth, clarity, or rigor. ... Read more

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Chem Textbook
I ordered this textbook from Amazon because the price for it at my college was outrageous. I was worried about buying a textbook online that would be authentic and in good shape. The textbook I ordered and received was brand new, still in the wrapping. I am very glad that I chose to buy this text from Amazon, it worked out really great!

FANTASTIC!
The book was advertised as used, however when I received it, it was still in the packaging! This was a brand new book that had apparently been purchased and returned. I saved over $100 on my chemistry text and I love it. However, it takes about a month for orders from Woody's to come due to the fact that they are located in England. I still have not received my Macroeconomics book and I ordered it in the beginning of September : (.

Chemisty school book
The book arrived in great condition and also in a timely fashion.I am very satisfied with the service and the quality of the book.

Useful Textbook
This is a good compliment to classroom lecture. I particularly like the homework questions at the end of each chapter. They are great practice to check my understanding of the material.

Barely Opened it.
I had to buy this textbook for a freshmen year college Intro Chem course, and barely ever opened it. It was incredibly similar to the textbook used in my AP Chem class in the topics it covered and the depth.

If you're taking an Intro Chem course, or any Chem course which uses this text, and you feel confident in your abilities with Chemistry, I would skip buying it. It's a good text, but you probably won't need it if you can already grasp the idea of enthalpy and dissociation constants.

If you're not confident in your ability, or are new with Chemistry, or have a professor which relies heavily on textbooks, then you may want to purchase the text. ... Read more

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Awesome textbook
I am a Chemistry graduate student, and purchased this book to review some basic concepts prior to the start of teaching duties. The text that I used as an undergraduate was quite poor, so I started reading a 30 year old text that my brother used in college and raved about -- a text written by Holtzclaw. Although this book was pretty good, the material was a little dated and non-SI units were used due to it's age. I looked for newer copies by this author, and stumbled upon this book. I have to say that this is the best undergraduate level general chemistry textbook that I have ever read. I'm actually learning stuff myself as I plow through it. The aspects of the book that I feel are very strong are:

- The writing style. The material is written at the perfect level -- informative, clear, with just enough examples to drive the salient points home. No fluff or self-induljent rambling.
- The organization of the chapters. The material is presented in a very logical manner, which builds as one gets deeper into the book. Material presented earlier on is expounded upon in later chapters as more advanced topics are covered.
- The example problems are well chosen to illustrate the points being discussed, without overwhelming the student with superfluous concepts. The problems are a fundamental part of the learning process of this text.

This is an exellent choice as a primary text for any general chemistry course, or as a supplemental reference for the awful books that you are required to read for your coursework. Due to the quality of the book, it is also well suited for self study. I highly reccommend it.

General Chemistry
This book is very well written and very informative. All of the lessonsare supported by excellent visual material. Granted, one needs to orderwhichever book is required by his or her college, but as far as chemistrybooks go this one is wonderful. ... Read more

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The fifth edition of General Chemistry continues the tradition of presenting only the material that is essential for a one-year general chemistry course. It strikes a balance between theory and application by incorporating real-world examples; helping students visualize the three-dimensional atomic and molecular structures that are the basis of chemical activity; and developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Although the fifth edition incorporates many new features, such as macro to micro artwork, six new animations correlated to the text, and the addition of new hand-sketched worked examples, General Chemistry is still 200 to 300 pages shorter and much less expensive than other two-semester textbooks. Dr. Chang’s concise-but-thorough approach will appeal to efficiency-minded instructors and value-conscious students. ... Read more

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General Chemistry: the essential concepts
This book is very well written, and it was very helpful in chemistry study.I recommend this book for chemistry beginners and more advanced people who really want to study Chemistry.One of the improvements that I would make is the addition of more examples and pictures to each explained concept. Thank you Mr. Chang and Amazon.com.

General Chemisty: The Essential Concepts
Seller description/condition of textbook was accurate. Textbook was received in very good condition. Shipping occured quickly and textbook was received well before estimated delivery date indicated. Thank you very much for your prompt service. Looking forward to buying from you again. Thank you.

Amazon Purchase
Textbook was received in the condition expected based on seller's comments.Shipping occured quickly and textbook was received well before estimated delivery date indicated.Thank you and good job.

Fantastic
This book is not one of the easiest, but it explains the material fully, and examples are easy to understand.

so so
too much information yet some explanations are too complicated to understand, few answer keys for practice tests. I read this book cover to cover.. Its so so ... not recommended for someone who wants to learn the easiestway. ... Read more

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This new fourth edition of General Chemistry takes an atoms-first approach from beginning to end. In the tradition of McQuarrie s many previous works, it promisesto be another ground-breaking text. This superb new book combines the clear writing and wonderful problems that have made McQuarrie famous among chemistry professors and students worldwide. Presented in an elegant design with all-new illustrations, it is available in a soft-cover edition to offer professors a fresh choiceat an outstanding value. Student supplements include an online series of descriptive chemistry Interchapters, a Student Solutions Manual, and an optional state-of-the-art OnlineHomework program. For adopting professors, an Instructor s Manual and a CD of the art are also available. ... Read more

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Need a chemistry textbook you can actually understand? CHEMISTRY starts with the basics and illustrates as it goes so you'll be able to follow each concept fully. Plus, this edition has a full online course available in OWL (Online Web-based Learning), a flexible web-based homework management system complete with simulations and tutorial. Available separately. OWL also includes several Go Chemistry™, mini video lectures for key concept review and exam prep that you can view in OWL, download to your desktop, or import to your portable video player to study on the go! ... Read more

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great book
The shipping was very fast and the book was in better condition than I thougt. I will definitely be buying more books from the seller morebooksforless

great product
got it before the set arrival date. It was packaged well in bubble paper with no damage- great condition.

Fantastic chemistry book
I 'clicked' with this textbook like no other.Somehow reading it just felt like I was pouring chemistry knowledge effortlessly into my mind.I'm a straight-A student, but I got a 104% in general chem doing nothing but reading this book and working the problems at the end of each chapter.The lectures were superfluous.

Just to see how much I actually knew, I went to another professor's final because he used the ACS standardized exam, which is considered the gold standard.I reviewed the ACS study guide over the weekend, and scored in the 83rd percentile on the exam (which was in the top 10% of that class).I think I would have done much better if I had actually been enrolled in that class and better prepared.

The 8th edition is virtually identical to the 9th, so you can save yourself at least a hundred dollars by buying the 8th.A few sections have been moved to different chapters, and the chapter-end problems have been changed.Typical college textbook publisher behavior.

If your professor does not assign HW from the book problems, or you can photocopy the 9th edition problems from a friend or the library, buy the 8th edition or download it for free from the internet if you know where to search for such things.You can pick up the solution guide and study guide for a few dollars each.

chemistry
This was bought for my son who is serving in afghanistan and wanted something to study while away before he returns to take classes next fall.

Excellence
This was a GREAT deal. . .even though it wasn't the same book as the one needed for class. It covered the same material and actually went into more detail. It was too bad I couldn't sell it back! LOL! But the delivery timing was on point and I enjoyed the words of encouragement from the seller *it was much needed*. I would definitely buy from them again! ... Read more

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Specially updated to include instant access to OWL, the only online learning system specifically designed to support mastery learning, this ENHANCED NINTH EDITION of GENERAL CHEMISTRY helps readers master quantitative skills and build a lasting conceptual understanding of key chemical concepts. The book creates a context for numerical problem solving and helps readers master the big ideas in each chapter through Concept Checks and Conceptual Problems, as well as Concept Explorations and Strategy Problems that challenge students to think step by step and not rush for a numerical answer. ... Read more

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Review of General Chemistry
The book is for my college chemistry class.It's what you need to learn chemistry.

General Chemistry
This was a required book for a class. By getting it through Amazon, I saved almost $200 on it.

Great For the Price
Being in college I was able to save about $100 buying the book here instead of at school. The trick was though that this book is not the extended edition which is what I was supposed to have at school. Luckily the teacher didn't use the extended stuff in the book so I was okay. So for people buying books online and not at your campus book store, I would make sure that if it's not the exact same edition to check with your teacher that it's okay.

Excellent....
All I can say, not only about this seller but the product as well, is excellent. I think the only trouble I had was that the seller said that there was no writing within the book, but there was a little bit on the inside cover (in pencil so no big deal at all) other than that, this product is even better than described, and it shipped very fast and timely. I appreceiated the service and am totally willing to purchase from this seller again. Great Product!

New Book did not come with access code for access to OWL
Paid about $190 for new book with instant access to OWL.Received book with no access card.The back of the book states it should come with one.I was either sold a book that had been returned with the card taken out or Amazon doesn't sell it with the code but states that it does (instant access to OWL).I spoke with the publisher - they sell the code for $33.50.With that in mind, the book isn't really such a great price.Has anyone else not received the code when they purchased a new copy? ... Read more

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Get a better grade in General Chemistry!

Even though General Chemistry may be challenging at times; with hard work and the right study tools, you can still get the grade you want. With David Klein's General Chemistry as a Second Language, you'll be able to better understand fundamental principles of chemistry, solve problems, and focus on what you need to know to succeed.

Here's how you can get a better grade in General Chemistry:

• Understand the basic concepts: General Chemistry as a Second Language focuses on selected topics in General Chemistry to give you a solid foundation. By understanding these principles, you'll have a coherent framework that will help you better understand your course.
• Study more efficiently and effectively: General Chemistry as a Second Language provides time-saving study tips and problem-solving strategies that will help you succeed in the course.
• Improve your problem-solving skills: General Chemistry as a Second Language will help you develop the skills you need to solve a variety of problem types - even unfamiliar ones! ... Read more

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  Easy to Read / Practice Problems have errors?
  Pros:
  
  Easy To Read
  
  Concepts explained in simple, concise sentences
  
  Cons:
  
  Answers to some practice problems are incorrect
  
  As a new student of Chemistry, unable to determine what is accurate/correct & what is not...
  
  Purchased this in anticipation of enrolling into a college level General Chemistry course, with the intent of 'getting ahead' while I had free time. But as I started working throught the Chapter 1 practice questions, I noticed the answer key had some glaring errors (problems 1.9 & 1.17, for example). I'm literally with in the first 6 pages of the book & I, a novice, am finding mathematical errors?
  
  Makes me wonder if I should trust anything I read in this...

  As a second language books are amazing
  I struggled to understand general chemistry for about a year, my professor recommended this book and it's been so helpful, it's really easy to understand and is such a small and light size you can carry it anywhere. I plan on buying more from the series!

  A great tool to master the essentials of Gen Chem I
  I purchased General Chemistry I as a Second Language about 1/4 of the way through the semester, when I realized I really would need as much help as I could get for this course. The textbook we used, Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, isn't bad, but my professor was awful and wouldn't offer any additional insight into what we were learning. I wanted to make sure that I mastered the core concepts necessary to excel in General Chemistry I. This book really stood up to the challenge. I had already seen the glowing reviews for this and the two Organic books by Klein, so I figured it was a safe investment.
  
  I worked through the entire book, but where this book really was a masterpiece and was worth its weight in gold was when it came to the final chapters dealing with Lewis structures, resonance structures, and, above all, molecular geometry.
  
  Klein shines in this book because he is one of those educators that truly knows his stuff and, above all, has a gift for teaching. He can explain complicated material in a way that makes it sound simple and helps alleviate fears while talking to you on an educated level that doesn't assume you're an idiot. His explanation on resonance structures really drove home the idea for me, bceause I wasn't quite grasping the concept 100% until his peach and pear analogy.
  
  If you use this book as a supplement to your course, reading the corresponding chapters as you go along to make sure you grasp the material (and not just leaving it until the last minute to learn chemistry before the final) you can only come out winning in the end. I wouldn't go so far as to say it guarantees you an A, since the difficulty and fairness of the examinations varies from university to university, but if you're interested in LEARNING chemistry, you can't go wrong with this book. You will learn, and you will definitely be thankful to have learned these fundamental skills later on.
  
  Note that this book only covers what it deems are "fundamental skills"and is not a complete supplement. For example, my Gen Chem I course covered the quantum mechanical theory of the electron, and this book didn't cover that, but I didn't expect it to. Nor is there much in the way of practice with complex mathematical/stoich questions. I would recommend supplementing this with a book like General College Chemistry by Schaum's, which should have you covered. Plus, there sadly is not a General Chemistry II as a Second Language. I wish there was, but I guess I'll have to make do without Prof. Klein's helping hand until I get to Organic in the fall.
  
  On the whole, if you want to guarantee that you understand the fundamental concepts of chemistry, you can't go wrong with this book. $31 may seem steep, but in my opinion, this book was worth every penny for its explanation of molecular geometry alone!

  TYPOS EVERYWHERE
  Are you serious?What is wrong with the rest of you?There are 3 major errors in the first 35 questions.Ironically it's in the part about the importance of the precision in your answers. Terrible.Returning ASAP.

  great aid
  Very nice book for gen chem one of the best most succinct study books out there! ... Read more

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LABORATORY HANDBOOK FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY (accompanied by free access to an online resource center) is the perfect guide to lead you down the path of success. This how-to tool is supplemented by an instructional video and will provide you with information on everything from basic equipment to operations that are necessary for successful laboratory experiments. ... Read more

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much neaded book
if you have a teacher like mine that doesnt teach and expects you to learn through the book this book is very much neaded

Didn't receive package...
I didn't receive the package of the Chemistry Lab Handbook I ordered in the mail from you. It has been over a month since I have needed it. I would really appreciate knowing what could have happened and if I can get my money back or if is going to be shipped to me as soon as possible. ... Read more

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  This best-seller bears the hallmark of all John McMurry’s books.  On style, it is concise and avoids the ‘wordiness’ of most GOB texts.  On substance, it is unusual in its balance of chemical concepts to explain the quantitative aspects of chemistry, and provides greater depth of insight into the theoretical chemical principles.  This makes for a wider spectrum of the different angles from which to view chemistry, and thus, captures a greater number of readers. With a focus on problem solving and engaging discussions of relevant applications, this volume effectively covers the essentials of allied health chemistry and puts it in the context of everyday life. This revision adds two new authors; the author team now includes a specialist in each specific area of GOB (David Ballantine, General Chemistry; Carl Hoeger, Organic Chemistry; Virginia Peterson, Biochemistry). Measurements, Atoms and Elements, Nuclear Radiation, Compounds and Their Bonds, Chemical Reactions and Quantities, Energy and Matter, Gases, Solutions, Chemical Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes, Unsaturated Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, and Thiols, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Chiral Molecules, Carbohydrates, Carboxylic Acids and Esters, Lipids, Amines and Amides, Amino Acids and Proteins, Enzymes and Vitamins, Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis, Metabolic Pathways for Carbohydrates Metabolic Pathways and Energy Production, Metabolic Pathways for Lipids and Amino Acids. A useful reference for allied health professionals. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (24)

Great shtuff
I definitely would recommend getting this book not new, but very lightly used, mine is perfect even though it is not brand new. Thanks!!!

excellent book, ususally lasts through 2 semesters
I bought this book from a classmate but thoroughly enjoyed it. It is pretty easy to understand although chemistry takes of studying. It covered 2 semesters. general and organic chemistry.

Chemistry
Shipping was a bit slow, the book is in good condition with a bent in corners, but it is fine for me.

awesome service
Received the book in 3 days and in condition promised.Would order from this seller again.

i was happy to see my book
i was really happy to see my book ,considering i was a week behind in work and it was in excellent condition . ... Read more

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 Designed primarily for the one-semester GOB course, Chemistry: An Introduction To General, Organic, And Biological Chemistry, Tenth Edition continues to lead the market with its clear and friendly writing style and real-world health related applications that students can relate to. This new edition introduces more problem-solving strategies and new conceptual and challenge problems. Also, each Chapter Review has been enhanced with Learning Goals to reinforce the mastery of concepts for students.

Measurements, Atoms and Elements, Nuclear Radiation, Compounds and Their Bonds, Chemical Reactions and Quantities, Energy and Matter, Gases, Solutions, Acids and Bases, Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Unsaturated Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds with Oxygen and Sulfur, Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes, Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis, Metabolic Pathways and Energy Production.

For all readers interested in receiving an introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry.

Customer Reviews (16)

Biochem Book
I got this book for one of my nursing classes. The book is pretty much straight forward but I would totally recommend getting the solutions manual to help you with the odd problems and it also gives you practice quizes for each chapter.

Possibly the most poorly written text I have ever had the misfortune to purchase
I've not read every chemistry book out there so I'm no expert on how this book stacks up against the rest, but as someone who has had the misfortune to have to read this book and learn the material, I'm incredibly disappointed in the quality of the teaching in this book.The author has managed to cram random questions in everywhere, without managing to actually address the concept covered by her question.Due to overly full classes, I was forced to take this class online and this book just does not cut it. In every chapter, I've had to scour the internet to find an actual explanation of the concept Timberlake was attempting to cover and often find much shorter, easier to understand explanations as well as better ways to use formulas to gain the desired answer.The additional questions and challenge questions are overly redundant and many of the challenge questions are impossible without a higher level of knowledge on the topic.This is a ridiculous concept for teaching in an online class format and due to the number of topics covered, what teacher has time to cover these in class and still cover everything in the semester.It seems Timberlake put many of the questions/problems in this text to toot her own horn on the level of her knowledge, rather than write the text to actually teach and then question for understanding.I'm so annoyed by this text after 10 weeks of it that I'm actually taking the time to write this review.

Amazon has a problem and does nothing to fix it
This textbook was advertised as "Brand New" and in every brand new textbook is a intro page that states that a keycode comes with the textbook yet Amazon and the booksellers they contract with continue to sell this book as brand new and ALWAYS fail to provide a keycode.A simple solution that other "honest" booksellers utilize with textbooks such as these is to advertise the textbook as "Text Only" when selling it without a keycode so buyers are never mislead.

Very Pleased
My book was delivered on time!The high shipping price is one thing if you get what you ordered and it is delivered on time, but maddening when you are paying for two day shipping and it doesn't make it. Very pleased,the book is exactly what I wanted.All the materials made it.The shipping was a bit expensive but as I live in Alaska I expected such.

Good Chem Book
Its a good chemistry book. Gives you exercies with the answer at the end of each chapter so you can practice. ... Read more

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The Study Guide and Full Solutions Manual explain in detail how the answers in-text and end-of-chapter problems are obtained.They also contain chapter summaries, study hints, and self-tests for each chapter. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
The product was delivered promptly and in good condition. I have no complaint for this seller and I am very satisfied.

Very good
The book was exactly what I expected to receive. It is in very good condition.

Fundamentals of organic chemistry
This book was a little worn, it was shipped in a fast manner. I wished it had been in a better condition.

Very Satisfied with Service
I had received my book in great condition and in a timely manner.Customer service was obviously their number one priority.Thanks. ... Read more

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In their professional dreams, chemistry teachers imagine eager and self-sufficient students whose curiosity motivates their scientific explorations. Joan Gallagher-Bolos and Dennis Smithenry have realized this vision in their chemistry classrooms, and in Teaching Inquiry-Based Chemistry, they demonstrate how you can make student-led inquiry happen in yours.

Customer Reviews (8)

How two teachers let their students work independently
This is an interesting resource for secondary school science teachers and a very quick read. I appreciate the inquiry-based activities that the authors share with the reader, but be aware that this is just a compilation of their experiences. The concepts might be transferable to other secondary-level science courses but they are certainly not suitable for post-secondary science courses.

Great for Chem teachers wanting to go inquiry
This book is a great primer for any chem teacher that is thinking about going with more inquiry in their classroom.It provides a look into the classroom of the authors who have been doing inquiry based instruction for many years.

I would have liked more detail on how and when they include traditional instruction however.

Very interesting book
Very interesting book for chemistry teachers. As a chemstry teacher I recommend to put in practice the strategies proposed in this book. You will get very good results with your students at high school or college.

Good for teachers familiar with constructivist technique
This is a good but way too short book about constructivist teaching in the science classroom.For teachers who are not familair with constructivist teaching methods, or don't really understand them, I recommend you read some of the literature or take a course on it first.There is not enough information in this book, I think, for the newbie to constructivist teaching.I would like to see more detail about how the instructors got from September to May, and more detail on how they scheduled time, especially journal time.
There are some great tips in here if you do know some things about constructivist teaching.The whole concept of teaching science and inquiry is well explained, and I will gratefully use many of their ideas. The book does a good job of helping teachers link chemistry with everyday life, and takes some of the "academic only" focus away from the laboratory.

Doesn't help
I just starting teaching introductory Chemistry at a university.Many students do not participate during lecture and do not complete the course with a satisfactory grade.I thought this book would help me foster independent learning in my course.If this is what is taught in high school, then this is one of the problems (lack of preparation for college).The examples are more pertinent for a junior-high basic science class.I do see the importance of learning social skills, but the book lacks content for teaching chemistry.What were once called laboratory exercises are now called inquiry-based scientific communities.Beware of books with too many exclamation points in the text!!! ... Read more

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Provides solutions to odd-numbered Practice Problems, General Problems, and Cumulative Skills Problems, plus answers to Review Questions. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Good deal
This was a useful resource. Some of the problems had me stumped and this book was a valuable time saver. It gives you a clue as to what you doing wrong. If used correctly its like having a tutor. Very good value. The problems we did matched up with the newer edition. Just different numbers. I got it pretty quick too.

Magic Bullet
Since the problems in the main book are composed in pairs and this manual answers to one of the pair with abundance of details, it is a safe approach to solve all the problems in the book. Ideally you must understand the basics of the chapter you're on, well if not; this magic bullet will be another pain in the neck and a waist of your money and time. If you want to help yourself to solve and understand all the homework then get this book, consider that normally the main book is used in two courses so this one won't be an only once used book.

Student review
Although I am not the one taking the class. The student who is is pleased with the text.

It helps!
This solutions manual really helps with the practice problems which there are not all the answers to in the textbook.It gives you detailed answers so you understand how to do each problem! ... Read more