Introductory Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

From its very origin, Introductory Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach by Julia Burdge and Michelle Driessen has been developed and written using an atoms‐first approach specific to introductory chemistry. It is not a pared down version of a general chemistry text, but carefully crafted with the introductory‐chemistry student in mind.

The ordering of topics facilitates the conceptual development of chemistry for the novice, rather than the historical development that has been used traditionally. Its language and style are student‐friendly and conversational; and the importance and wonder of chemistry in everyday life are emphasized at every opportunity. Continuing in the Burdge tradition, this text employs an outstanding art program, a consistent problem-solving approach, interesting applications woven throughout the chapters, and a wide range of end-of-chapter problems.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Atoms And Elements
Chapter 2 Electrons And The Periodic Table
Chapter 3 Compounds And Chemical Bonds
Chapter 4 How Chemists Use Numbers
Chapter 5 The Mole And Chemical Formulas
Chapter 6 Molecular Shape
Chapter 7 Solids, Liquids, And Phase Changes
Chapter 8 Gases
Chapter 9 Physical Properties Of Solutions
Chapter 10 Chemical Reactions And Chemical Equations
Chapter 11 Using Balanced Chemical Equations
Chapter 12 Acids And Bases
Chapter 13 Equilibrium
Chapter 14 Organic Chemistry
Chapter 15 Biochemistry
Chapter 16 Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 17 Electrochemistry
Appendix: Mathematical Operations