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Understanding Chemistry
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Features
  • Unique cartoons lend themselves to understanding the chemistry behind the concept they are representing. They act as visual tools to help commit a chemical concept into memory.
  • Analogies are used freely throughout the text to help understand abstract concepts.
  • Worked examples take you through a step-by-step process to build problem-solving skills.
  • A summarizing problem at the end of most chapters will tie topics together. The problem takes you through strategizing and solving an inclusive problem.


  • Media
  • An easy to use website has been created to complement Understanding Chemistry as a companion to the text.
  • Practicing problems is a necessary requirement for succeeding in and mastering chemistry. A multitude of various problem types are provided on the site for student practice.
  • Answers to the questions posted in the text and on the website are provided.
  • Molecular models and animations to enhance the understanding of chemical concepts are presented.
  • A periodic table with historical background is provided to understand the naming conventions of the elements.
  • A database of links to other sites is provided for further information.