Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry to Society

by American Chemical Society

Book Overview

Following in the tradition of the first four editions, the goal of this market leading textbook, "Chemistry in Context," fifth edition, is to establish chemical principles on a need-to-know basis... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0073101591
• ISBN13: 9780073101590
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
• Length: 622 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Chemistry in Context

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"In context' is key to this being good.

Used it for class, I liked that it applied well to current situations. I did point out a miscalculation in the book...but otherwise good text for it's content.

Standards-based and VERY pertinent to today's issues

I am a high school chemistry teacher. This book is by far the best I've seen at introducing chemical issues AND rudimentary chemistry at the same time. It is very heavily text-based, and there is minimal math. However the dense reading must be taken slowly by some students-- especially younger students with challenged reading levels. This book is perfect for conceptual or environmental chemistry classes, and the exercises promote deep and analytical thinking. The definitions are lightly highlighted, and there are valuable web resources and links within the text as well. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about how chemistry applies to global climate change, acid rain, and alternative energy. Excellent!