Internet exercises available on the Web. Topics and approach emphasize the development of scientific literacy. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style. Numerous experiments to choose from cover all topics typically covered in prep chemistry courses. Avoids the use of known carcinogens and toxic metal salts. Chemical Capsules demonstrate the relevance and importance of chemistry.

Taking an exploratory approach to chemistry, this hands-on lab manual for preparatory chemistry encourages critical thinking and allows students to make discoveries as they experiment. A set of exercises provides students with additional opportunities to test their understanding of key concepts in introductory and prep chemistry courses. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style. Numerous experiments to choose from cover all topics typically covered in prep chemistry courses. Chemical Capsules demonstrate the relevance and importance of chemistry.

Chemistry can be a daunting subject for the uninitiated, and all too often, introductory textbooks do little to make students feel at ease with the complex subject matter. Basic Chemistry Concepts and Exercises brings the wisdom of John Kenkel’s more than 35 years of teaching experience to communicate the fundamentals of chemistry in a practical, down-to-earth manner. Using conversational language and logically assembled graphics, the book concisely introduces each topic without overwhelming students with unnecessary detail. Example problems and end-of-chapter questions emphasize repetition of concepts, preparing students to become adept at the basics before they progress to an advanced general chemistry course. Enhanced with visualization techniques such as the first chapter’s mythical microscope, the book clarifies challenging, abstract ideas and stimulates curiosity into what can otherwise be an overwhelming topic. Topics discussed in this reader-friendly text include: Properties and structure of matter Atoms, molecules, and compounds The Periodic Table Atomic weight, formula weights, and moles Gases and solutions Chemical equilibrium Acids, bases, and pH Organic chemicals The appendix contains answers to the homework exercises so students can check their work and receive instant feedback as to whether they have adequately grasped the concepts before moving on to the next section. Designed to help students embrace chemistry not with trepidation, but with confidence, this solid preparatory text forms a firm foundation for more advanced chemistry training.

Green chemistry involves designing novel ways to create and synthesize products and implement processes that will eliminate or greatly reduce negative environmental impacts. Providing educational laboratory materials that challenge students with the customary topics found in a general chemistry laboratory manual, this lab manual enables students to see how green chemistry principles can be applied to real-world issues. Following a consistent format, each lab experiment includes objectives, prelab questions, and detailed step-by-step procedures for performing the experiments. Additional questions encourage further research about how green chemistry principles compare with traditional, more hazardous experimental methods.

In the past two decades, microscale techniques have soared in popularity because these techniques minimize exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals in the lab, drastically cut the amount of chemical waste, lower costs, and reduce risks of chemical fires and explosions. The result is a safer and healthier laboratory environment. Now, with Microscale General Chemistry Laboratory with Selected Macroscale Experiments, Second Edition, you can bring these techniques into your own chemistry lab. Thoroughly revised with updated experiments, the new Second Edition continues to offer a large variety of well-designed, easy-to-follow experiments, as well as thorough background information and an outstanding selection of questions and problems.

A comprehensive set of real-world environmental laboratoryexperiments This complete summary of laboratory work presents a richlydetailed set of classroom-tested experiments along with backgroundinformation, safety and hazard notes, a list of chemicals andsolutions needed, data collection sheets, and blank pages forcompiling results and findings. This useful resource also: Focuses on environmental, i.e., "dirty" samples Stresses critical concepts like analysis techniques anddocumentation Includes water, air, and sediment experiments Includes an interactive software package for pollutant fate andtransport modeling exercises Functions as a student portfolio of documentationabilities Offers instructors actual samples of student work fortroubleshooting, notes on each procedure, and procedures forsolutions preparation.