Martin S. Silberberg received his B.S. in chemistry from the City University of New York in 1966 and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Oklahoma, in 1971. He then accepted a research position at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he studied the chemical nature of neurotransmission and Parkinson's disease. In 1977, Dr. Silberberg joined the faculty of Simon's Rock College of Bard (Massachusetts), a liberal arts college known for its excellence in teaching small classes of highly motivated students. As Head of the Natural Sciences Major and Director of Premedical Studies, he taught courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nonmajors chemistry. The close student contact afforded him insights into how students learn chemistry, where they have difficulties, and what strategies can help them succeed. In 1983, Dr. Silberberg decided to apply these insights in a broader context and established a text writing and editing company. Before writing his own text, he worked on chemistry, biochemistry, and physics texts for several major college publishers. He resides with his wife and child in Massachusetts. For relaxation, he cooks, sings, and walks in the woods.

Klappentext

The tenth edition of Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change maintains its standard-setting position among general chemistry textbooks by evolving further to meet the needs of professor and student. The text still contains the most accurate molecular illustrations, consistent step-by-step worked problems, and an extensive collection of end-of-chapter problems. And changes throughout this edition make the text more readable and succinct, the artwork more teachable and modern, and the design more focused and inviting. The three hallmarks that have made this text a market leader are now demonstrated in its pages more clearly than ever.
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Inhalt

Chapter 1: Keys to the Study of Chemistry: Definitions, Units, and Problem Solving

Chapter 2: The Components of Matter

Chapter 3: Stoichiometry of Formulas and Equations

Chapter 4: Three Major Classes of Chemical Reactions

Chapter 5: Gases and the Kinetic-Molecular Theory

Chapter 6: Thermochemistry: Energy Flow and Chemical Change

Chapter 7: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

Chapter 8: Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity

Chapter 9: Models of Chemical Bonding

Chapter 10: The Shapes of Molecules

Chapter 11: Theories of Covalent Bonding