The book creates a context for numerical problem solvingandhelps students master the big ideas in each chapter throughConceptChecks and Conceptual Problems, as well as ConceptExplorations andStrategy Problems that challenge students to thinkstep by step andnot rush for a numerical answer.

Focus On Conceptual Understanding. End-of-chapter problemtypesdesigned to improve students conceptual understandingincludemultiple-choice Self-Assessment and Review Questions,multi-stepConcept Explorations, rigorous Strategy Problems, andgeneralproblem essay questions, based on the books "A Chemist Looksat?"and "Instrumental Methods" boxed essays, allowing instructorstomore easily integrate interesting real-life applications intotheircourse and promote the development of scientificwritingskills.

Useful Chapter Openers. Chapter openers include ContentsandConcepts outlines as well as a three-part collage combiningamacroscale photo, a molecular Image, and an associatedreal-worldapplication.

Interactive Tutorials. The books proven tutorials introduceandreinforce chemical concepts through a variety oftechniquesincluding animated demonstrations, hands-on interactiveactivities,and interspersed practice questions to testunderstanding, conceptsummaries, and a post-quiz. Students canreview core concepts in afun and interactive manner as they preparefor classroomdiscussions and exams.

"A Chemist Looks At?" Essays include such contemporary topicsas"Gecko Toes, Sticky but Not Tacky" and "Magic Numbers."

In-Chapter Examples and End-Of-Chapter Support. Examplesareconsistent with the authors three-part problem-solvingapproach:Problem Strategy, Solution, and Answer Check. End-ofchaptersupport includes a Checklist for Review with Important TermsandKey Equations and a Summary of Facts and Concepts; MediaSummarylists referring students to available media activities;andLearning Objectives outlines to optimize student reviewandinstructor preparation