Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, Global Edition (3^rd Ed.)

For two-semester courses in General Chemistry.

A relevant, problem-solving approach to chemistry

The Third Edition of Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach presents core concepts without sacrificing rigor, enabling students to make connections between chemistry and their lives or intended careers. Drawing upon his classroom experience as an award-winning educator, Professor Tro extends chemistry to the student’s world by capturing student attention with examples of everyday processes and a captivating writing style. Throughout this student-friendly text, chemistry is presented visually through multi-level images that help students see the connections between the world around them (macroscopic), the atoms and molecules that compose the world (molecular), and the formulas they write down on paper (symbolic).

The Third Edition improves upon the hallmark features of the text and adds new assets–Self Assessment Quizzes, Interactive Worked Examples, and Key Concept Videos–creating the best learning resource available for general chemistry students.

MasteringChemistry not included. Students, if MasteringChemistry is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MasteringChemistry should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

MasteringChemistry should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Please be sure you have the correct ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

1. Matter, Measurement, and Problem Solving

2. Atoms and Elements

3. Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Equations

4. Chemical Quantities and Aqueous Reactions

5. Gases

6. Thermochemistry

7. The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom

8. Periodic Properties of the Elements

9. Chemical Bonding I: The Lewis Model

10. Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, Valence Bond Theory, and Molecular Orbital Theory

11. Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces

12. Solutions

13. Chemical Kinetics

14. Chemical Equilibrium

15. Acids and Bases

16. Aqueous ionic Equilibrium

17. Free Energy and Thermodynamics

18. Electrochemistry

19. Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry

Appendix I. Common Mathematical Operations in Chemistry

Appendix II. Useful Data

Appendix III. Answers to Selected Exercises

Appendix IV. Answers to In-Chapter Practice Problems

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States.

Engaging New Textbook Features

●    NEW! Over two-dozen Conceptual Connections, in which students are asked to think about concepts and solve problems without doing any math,have been added. These are strategically placed to help students check their understanding of the most complex concepts. Additionally, all Conceptual Connections have been incorporated into Learning Catalytics.

●    NEW!Questions for Group Work at the end of each chapter prompt students to work together in small teams, in or out of class, to solve problems collaboratively. These questions are available via Learning Catalytics in MasteringChemistry.

●    NEW! The inclusion of additional opportunities for students to read graphs and interpret data fosters critical-thinking skills and boosts scientific literacy.

●    NEW!Revised content ensures presentation of the most up-to-date material.

o    Several electrostatic potential molecular diagrams have been added, mostly to Chapter 11.

o    A section on liquid crystals has been added to Chapter 11.

o    Coverage of band theory has been moved from Chapter 11 to Chapter 12.

o    The definitions of osmolarity and isotonic have been added to Chapter 12.

o    The mathematical justification for Le Chatelier’s principle has been added to Chapter 14.

o    The table of Ka’s in Chapter 15 has been revised to include pka’s.

o    An elaborate discussion of titration of polyprotic acids has been added to Chapter 16.

o    The discussion of entropy in C