With each edition, Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change by Martin Silberberg is becoming a favorite among faculty and students. Silberberg's 5th edition contains features that make it the most comprehensive and relevant text for any student enrolled in a general chemistry course. The text contains unprecedented macroscopic to microscopic molecular illustrations, consistent step-by-step worked exercises in every chapter, and an extensive range of end-of-chapter problems which provide engaging applications covering a wide variety of freshman interests, including engineering, medicine, materials, and environmental studies. All of these qualities make Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change the centerpiece for any General Chemistry course.
About the Author
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.
Contents
Chapter 1 Keys to the Study of Chemistry
Chapter 2 The Components of Matter
Chapter 3 Stoichiometry of Formulas and Equations
Chapter 4 The 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
Chapter 12 Intermolecular Forces: Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes
Chapter 13 The Properties of Mixtures: Solutions and Colloids Interchapter: A Perspective on the Properties of the Elements
Chapter 14 Periodic Patterns in the Main-Group Elements: Bonding, Structure, and Reactivity
Chapter 15 Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon
Chapter 16 Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 17 Equilibrium: The Extent of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 18 Acid-Base Equilibria
Chapter 19 Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems
Chapter 20 Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 21 Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work
Chapter 22 The Elements in Nature and Industry
Chapter 23 The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds
Chapter 24 Nuclear Reactions and Their Applications
Appendix A Common Mathematical Operations in Chemistry
Appendix B Standard Thermodynamic Values for Selected Substances at 298 K
Appendix C Equilibrium Constants at 298 K
Appendix D Standard Electrode (Half-Cell) Potentials at 298 K
Book Details
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.
Contents
Chapter 1 Keys to the Study of Chemistry
Chapter 2 The Components of Matter
Chapter 3 Stoichiometry of Formulas and Equations
Chapter 4 The 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
Chapter 12 Intermolecular Forces: Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes
Chapter 13 The Properties of Mixtures: Solutions and Colloids Interchapter: A Perspective on the Properties of the Elements
Chapter 14 Periodic Patterns in the Main-Group Elements: Bonding, Structure, and Reactivity
Chapter 15 Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon
Chapter 16 Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 17 Equilibrium: The Extent of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 18 Acid-Base Equilibria
Chapter 19 Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems
Chapter 20 Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 21 Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work
Chapter 22 The Elements in Nature and Industry
Chapter 23 The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds
Chapter 24 Nuclear Reactions and Their Applications
Appendix A Common Mathematical Operations in Chemistry
Appendix B Standard Thermodynamic Values for Selected Substances at 298 K
Appendix C Equilibrium Constants at 298 K
Appendix D Standard Electrode (Half-Cell) Potentials at 298 K
Book Details
- Hardcover: 1232 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 5 edition (January 7, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0077216504
- ISBN-13: 978-0077216504
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.7 x 1.5 inches