Average Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Total Number of Reviews: 13
Editorial Review: Authors Steven and Susan Zumdahl offer all the elements instructors need for their general chemistry course. They bring a conceptual approach to chemistry and integrate problem-solving skills throughout, helping students transition from theory to practice. A strong emphasis on models, real-world applications, and visual learning prevails throughout the text. The Seventh Edition seamlessly integrates the strengths of the Zumdahl approach through a comprehensive and interwoven print and technology program. Enhanced Sample Exercises, online homework problems, and Classroom Response System content help instructors assess conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills, while new animations and images support visual learning. In addition, Houghton Mifflin offers implementation services through our TeamUP program to help instructors and students get the most out of the text and its supplements.
Outstanding 5 out of 5
I used this book for my AP Chemistry class last year, and this is one special textbook. It is extremely clear and straight-forward, and it explains even complicated ideas (such as acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry) completely, concisely, and with many step-by-step examples. It even outlines the basic steps to take when approaching certain types of problems. The best thing, though, is that it is highly readable - I never had to go back and reread a section to try to figure out what it was trying to say. There are also plenty of practice problems, which vary in difficulty and are designed so that students first learn the basics and then gradually learn to apply them to different situations.
The only thing I think is not covered particularly well is the chapter on Organic Chemistry, which is generally a minor subject in an Introductory Chemistry course anyway. The chapter is not actually bad, but in comparison with the rest of the text, it is definitely not as clear. It introduced some new concepts in the exercises, which did not happen in any other chapters.
I did well on the AP Exam using just this book, and I frequently loan it out to my friends who are taking General Chemistry in college. I highly recommend this book.
Chemistry Textbook 5 out of 5
This book is very reader-friendly. I find it very useful in filling in what I don't understand from lectures.
A Easy to Read Textbook 5 out of 5
Normally, I would have thought a chemistry textbook would be one of the most boring books out there. When I ordered this book for my class I was pleasantly suprised. The text is very clear and relavant. Relavant in that it is full of connections to the real world. This is an excellent textbook and, as a college student, I highly recommend it.
Incredible 5 out of 5
There's so much information in this book. By far the best textbook I've read, in my life. It's easy to read and easy to understand if you take it step by step. It's the only Chemistry textbook I've owned so far, but it has really helped me understand it a lot better. I bought this used for 30 dollars, and it looks great. There is a CD that comes with this book as well, but you won't get the CD unless you buy one brand new. The book itself is 99% of the content, the CD is seemingly only used for visual demonstrations of things like Bonding and Atomic structure.
Went well with lecture... 4 out of 5
I thought this book went well with my teacher's lectures. It was sometimes hard to understand when reading on my own, however I thought the book did a great job, covered a varity of topics. The solutions manual also worked quite well with it. Good book for a General Chem. class.
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