Chemistry³ Introducing Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry

by Burrows, Andy; Parsons, Andy; Price, Gareth; Pilling, Gwen; Holman, John

• ISBN13: 9780199277896
• ISBN10: 0199277893
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-29
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Chemistry is widely considered to be the central science: it encompasses concepts on which all other branches of science are developed. Yet, for many students entering university, gaining a firm grounding in chemistry is a real challenge. Chemistry3 responds to this challenge, providingstudents with a full understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry on which to build later studies. Uniquely amongst the introductory chemistry texts currently available, Chemistry3 is written by a team of chemists to give equal coverage of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry - coverage that is uniformly authoritative throughout. A special feature is the mechanistic approach to organicchemistry, rather than the old-fashioned 'functional group' approach. The author team is completed by two specialists in chemistry education who bring to the book a wealth of experience of teaching chemistry in a way that students enjoy and understand. The result is a text that builds on what students already know from school and tackles their misunderstandings andmisconceptions, thereby providing a seamless transition from school to undergraduate study. The authors achieve unrivalled accessibility through the provision of carefully-worded explanations and reminders of what they already know; the introduction of concepts in a logical and progressive manner; and the use of annotated diagrams and step-by-step worked examples,. The unique use ofcontext and photographs show how chemistry is applicable to everyday life, encouraging students to engage with the text and see the central role that chemistry plays in our lives. Chemistry3 tackles head-on two issues pervading chemistry education: the students' mathematical skills, and their ability to see the subject as a single, unified discipline. Instead of avoiding the maths, Chemistry3 provides structured support, in the form of careful explanations, reminders ofkey mathematical concepts, step-by-step calculations in worked examples, and a Maths Toolkit, to help students get to grips with the essential mathematical element of chemistry. Frequent cross-references highlight the connections between each strand of chemistry and explain the relationship betweenthe topics so students can develop an understanding of the subject as a whole.

Author Biography

The authors: All three content authors are actively involved in first year chemistry teaching at their respective institutions, and are well placed to appreciate the challenges that incoming students face when studying undergraduate chemistry. By bringing together authors from the three 'strands' of chemistry, the book offers consistently authorative coverage across the subject.
Andy Burrows, University of Bath (Inorganic chemistry)
Andy Parsons, University of York (Organic chemistry)
Gareth Price, University of Bath: (Physical chemistry)
The editors: The editors were chosen not only for their work on context/problem-based learning, but for their detailed working knowledge of school education. They are aware of the level of knowledge with which students leave school and are best placed to contribute to and edit a textbook, which bridges the gap between school and undergraduate chemistry. John Holman, Professor of Science Education, Director of the National Science Learning Centre, University of York. John Holman was co-director of the new 21st Century Science curriculum and is advisor to the government on science education issues.
Gwen Pilling, formerly of the Science Education Group, University of York. Gwen Pilling is involved in the development of the Salters Advanced Chemistry curriculum and has written many resources to support teaching and learning.

Table of Contents

Fundamentals

Atomic structure and properties

Diatomic molecules

Structure and shape of polyatomic molecules

Solids

Acids and bases

Gases

Reaction kinetics

The language of organic chemistry

Isomerism and stereochemistry

Molecular spectroscopy

Analytical chemistry

Molecular characterization

Energy and thermochemistry

Entropy and Gibbs energy

Chemical equilibrium

Electrochemistry

Phase equilibrium & solutions

Organic reaction mechanisms

Halogenoalkanes: substitution and elimination reactions

Alkenes and alkynes: electrophilic addition and pericyclic reactions

Benzene and other aromatic compunds: electrophilic substitution reactions

Aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition and alpha-substitution reactions

Carboxylic acids and derivatives: nucleophilic acyl substitution and alpha-substitution reactions

Hydrogen

s-block chemistry

p-block chemistry

d-block chemistry

Maths Toolkit

Appendix

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