Chemistry: Structures and Properties, 2nd edition

For courses in 2-semester general chemistry.

An atoms-first approach actively engages students in learning chemistry

With Chemistry: Structure and Properties, author Nivaldo Tro tells the story of chemistry with an atoms-first approach, emphasizing that matter is composed of particles, and the structure of those particles determines the properties of matter. This relationship is the thread that weaves all of chemistry together and is applied to all aspects of the text.

The 2nd Edition builds 21st-century skills, engaging students through new end-of-chapter Data Interpretation and Analysis questions that present real data in real life situations and ask them to interpret the data.

Hallmark features of this title

• Multipart images help students see relationships among the formulas they write down (symbolic), the world they see (macroscopic), and the atoms and molecules that compose that world (molecular).
• Abundant molecular-level views show the connection between everyday processes visible to the eye and the behavior of atoms and molecules.
• Self-Assessment Quizzes contain multiple-choice questions similar to those on the ACS exam and other standardized exams.
• 4-step Sort, Strategize, Solve and Check problem-solving approach in worked examples connects the chemistry concepts to the problem and solution by developing an explicit conceptual plan.
• 2- and 3-column worked example formats help students understand the logic and purpose of each step in the problem-solving process.

New and updated features of this title

• Data Interpretation and Analysis Problems use real data from real life situations to ask students to analyze, interpret and interact with data, providing practice in reading graphs, digesting tables, and making data-driven decisions.
• Questions for Group Work encourage the development of communication and group problem-solving skills by giving students the opportunity to work with their peers in or out of the classroom.
• Chapter E Measurement and Problem Solving, covers units, measurement, and problem solving (E for essentials), formerly located in Appendices I and II, was revised and moved to the front of the book.
• REVISED! Art program moves key points out of the caption and into the art itself. Dozens of figures have new annotations and labels to help readers better scan and retain key points.
• EXPANDED: Conceptual Connection questions have been added throughout the book, allowing students to quickly check their comprehension of the important topics as they complete chapter sections
• UPDATED: Illustrations include extensive labels and annotations to direct student attention to key elements in the art and promote understanding of the processes depicted.