An Introduction to Chemistry

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Development of Visualization Skills - I think it is extremely important for students to develop the ability to visualize the models that chemists use for describing the structure and behavior of matter. I want them to be able to connect a chemical equation to a visual image of what is happening in the reaction. Throughout the text, I emphasize the development of a mental image of the structure of matter and the changes it undergoes. I start with a more comprehensive description of the kinetic molecular theory than is found in most other books, and I build on that description in the sections on elements, compounds, and chemical changes. To help the student visualize structures and processes, I provide the colorful and detailed illustrations that are prominent in the book. Moreover, this Web site provides animations based on key illustrations. Author-Designed and Created Computer Tools to Help Develop Visualization Skills, to Practice Important Tasks, and to Organize the Information - Because I have created the computer tools and written the text, they fit together better than the similar tools that accompany other textbooks. See my animations , tutorials , glossary quizzes , and PowerPoint slides on this site.

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