Chemistry3 : introducing inorganic, organic and physical chemistry / Andrew Burrows ... [et al.].

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Chemistry is widely considered to be the central science: it encompasses concepts on which all other branches of science are developed. Yet, for many students entering university, gaining a firm grounding in chemistry is a real challenge. Chemistry³ responds to this challenge, providing students with a full understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry on which to build later studies. Uniquely amongst the introductory chemistry texts currently available, Chemistry³ is written by a team of chemists to give equal coverage of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry - coverage that is uniformly authoritative throughout. A special feature is the mechanistic approach to organic chemistry, rather than the old-fashioned 'functional group' approach. The author team is completed by two specialists in chemistry education who bring to the book a wealth of experience of teaching chemistry in a way that students enjoy and understand. The result is a text that builds on what students already know from school and tackles their misunderstandings and misconceptions, thereby providing a seamless transition from school to undergraduate study. The authors achieve unrivalled accessibility through the provision of carefully-worded explanations and reminders of what they already know; the introduction of concepts in a logical and progressive manner; and the use of annotated diagrams and step-by-step worked examples,. The unique use of context and photographs show how chemistry is applicable to everyday life, encouraging students to engage with the text and see the central role that chemistry plays in our lives. Chemistry³ tackles head-on two issues pervading chemistry education: the students' mathematical skills, and their ability to see the subject as a single, unified discipline. Instead of avoiding the maths, Chemistry³ provides structured support, in the form of careful explanations, reminders of key mathematical concepts, step-by-step calculations in worked examples, and a Maths Toolkit, to help students get to grips with the essential mathematical element of chemistry. Frequent cross-references highlight the connections between each strand of chemistry and explain the relationship between the topics so students can develop an understanding of the subject as a whole.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• 1 Fundamentals
• 2 Atomic structure and properties
• 3 Diatomic molecules
• 4 Structure and shape of polyatomic molecules
• 5 Solids
• 6 Acids and bases
• 7 Gases
• 8 Reaction kinetics
• 9 The language of organic chemistry
• 10 Isomerism and stereochemistry
• 11 Molecular spectroscopy
• 12 Analytical chemistry
• 13 Molecular characterization
• 14 Energy and thermochemistry
• 15 Entropy and Gibbs energy
• 16 Chemical equilibrium
• 17 Electrochemistry
• 18 Phase equilibrium & solutions
• 19 Organic reaction mechanisms
• 20 Halogenoalkanes: substitution and elimination reactions
• 21 Alkenes and alkynes: electrophilic addition and pericyclic reactions
• 22 Benzene and other aromatic compunds: electrophilic substitution reactions
• 23 Aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition and alpha-substitution reactions
• 24 Carboxylic acids and derivatives: nucleophilic acyl substitution and alpha-substitution reactions
• 25 Hydrogen
• 26 s-block chemistry
• 27 p-block chemistry
• 28 d-block chemistry
• Maths Toolkit
• Appendix

Author notes provided by Syndetics

All three content authors are actively involved in first year chemistry teaching at their respective institutions, and are well placed to appreciate the challenges that incoming students face when studying undergraduate chemistry. By bringing together authors from the three 'strands' of chemistry, the book offers consistently authorative coverage across the subject. Andy Burrows teaches Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Bath. Andy Parsons teaches Organic Chemistry at the University of York. Gareth Price teaches Physical Chemistry at the University of Bath.The editors were chosen not only for their work on context/problem-based learning, but for their detailed working knowledge of school education. They are aware of the level of knowledge with which students leave school and are best placed to contribute to and edit a textbook, which bridges the gap between school and undergraduate chemistry. John Holman, Professor of Science Education, Director of the National Science Learning Centre, University of York. John Holman was co-director of the new 21st Century Science curriculum and is advisor to the government on science education issues. Gwen Pilling is formerly of the Science Education Group, University of York. Gwen Pilling is involved in the development of the Salters Advanced Chemistry curriculum and has written many resources to support teaching and learning. John Holman is Professor of Science Education and Director of the National Science Learning Centre at the University of York. John Holman was co-director of the new 21st Century Science curriculum and is advisor to the government on science education issues.