Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (6th Edition)

Charles H. Corwin puts his teaching and writing expertise to work to provide students with an effectively organized resource in his textbook Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (6th Edition), ISBN 9780321663054. This text places major emphasis on the relationship between foundational principles and key problem-solving skills through the use of critical thinking. Problem-solving abilities are strengthened through the use of inventive instructional tools and technology designed to meet the needs of individual learners. This latest edition maintains its positive attributes from previous editions as well as placing added focus on thorough comprehension of concepts and critical thinking. Charles H. Corwin strategically organizes the contents of Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (6th Edition) across 20 comprehensive chapters. The book begins with chapter 1 presenting a thorough 'Introduction to Chemistry' followed by chapter 2 presenting information on 'Scientific Measurements.' Chapter 3 investigates 'The Metric System' while chapter 4 delves into concepts surrounding 'Matter and Energy.' 'Models of the Atom' is the topic of choice in chapter 5 followed by 'The Periodic Table' discussed in chapter 6 and 'Language of Chemistry presented in chapter 7. Chapter 8 focuses on 'Chemical Reactions' with chapter 9 tackling 'The Mole Concept' and chapter 10 exploring 'Chemical Equation Calculations.' Chapter 11 presents information on 'The Gaseous State' followed by chapter 12 looking at 'Chemical Bonding' and chapter 13 discussing 'Liquids and Solids.' 'Solutions' is the topic of choice in chapter 14 while 'Acids and Bases' are the focus of chapter 15 and 'Chemical Equilibrium' is presented in chapter 16. Chapter 17 delves into 'Oxidation and Reduction' followed by chapter 18 looking at 'Nuclear Chemistry' and chapter 19 exploring 'Organic Chemistry.' The concluding pages of this book are devoted to 'Biochemistry' in chapter 20.