Description
Morris Hein, Susan Arena, and Cary Willard introduce chemistry for students starting the subject or returning after a gap in study. The sixteenth edition develops foundational principles through explained examples and progressive problem-solving. Links with real-world situations help place abstract chemical ideas in context.
Topics covered
- Measurement, matter, atomic structure, and chemical language.
- Chemical bonding, reactions, and quantitative problem solving.
- Solutions, acids and bases, and foundations for further chemistry study.
Who it’s for
Students taking an introductory or preparatory college chemistry course, including those returning to the subject.
Study use: Work through examples before attempting the related exercises, paying attention to units and the reasoning behind each calculation.