BOOK R E V I E W S Chamisfry: Chemistry
A First Course in Modern
Aljved B. Gameffand John S . Richardson, both of Ohio State University, r Kiefe7, North High Columbus, A ~ f h uS. School, Columbus, and Earl J. Matague, Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana. Revised ed. Ginn and Co., Boston, 1966. 765 pp. Figs. and tables. 18.5 X 23.5 cm. $6.60. The original edition of the text was reviewed in THIS JOURNAL, 39,544 (October, 1962) by Joseph Schmuckler. Much of the previou review can be repeated, including allusions to color ilhmtrations of pH indicators, complex ions, precipitates, spectra, and selected charts of some familiar elements. All of these exist in this the revised edition as they did in the original; this book has color in abundance. Again, extensive and proficient use of graphic illustrations and photos has been made. Most of these are functional and well-placed to serve the reader. Chemical proceses, equipment, and concepts which yield with difficulty to word explanations alone are subjects illustrated. I n addition to photos and illustmtions, further aids to learning exist. A 12-page glossary along with 14 pages of index make it easy to locate and define terms. T h e a p pendixes include sections covering nomenclature, significant figures, exponential numbers, and application of vapor pressure corrections. Along with a. comparison of orbits to orbitals. there are tables of metric-English equivalents, temper* ture equivalents, electrochemical series,
densities of common gases, melting points and densities of common elements, solubility, natural isotopes, electronic configurations, and vapor pressure. At the end of each chapter, one always finds a. summary, a list of terms, questions, and suggested further readings. Usually, one finds also a list of problems and "things to do." Text organieation follows the patter11 laid down in the earlier edition. I t is a combination of traditional and newer approaches. The authors have attempted to include those topics essential to an understanding of modern chemistry. Interwoven, however, are descriptive topics which, in the opinions of the authors, will have lifelong use. An improvement in the text has been realized with an updated and expanded discussion of atomic theory. More important, two additiond c hapers relating to the extent of chemical reaction have been included. The inter-relationships of equilibrium constant,, electrode potential, and free energy have been lightly broached in these two chapters. I n the judgment of two chemistry students the reading is easy and clear. There are two columns of medium sized type per page. Topic headings are in bold type. Except for color, the cover is the same as was used earlier. The dark color, brown, and sturdy binding should make for a. serviceable book. With the first text, a. separate manual "Arithmetic I n Chemistry," a laboratory manual, and a teacher's manual were made available, I t is presumed that these accompany the revised edition.
Aljred B. Garrett el al., Chemistry: A First Course in Modernchemistry John A . Timm, General Chemistry J . A. Pryde, The Liquid State Amo Liberles, Introduction to Molecular Orbital Theory Malcolm Bwsohn and James C. Baird, An Introduction to Electron Paramagnetic Resonance J . N . Murrell, S. F . A . Kettle, and J . M.Tedder, Valence Theory
R. H. Cole and J. S. Coles, Physical Principles of Chemistry H e n ~ yA . Boorse and Lloyd Motz, editors, The Wodd of the Atom. and 2
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M . G. Veselm, Methods of Quantum Chemistry J . E. Prue, Ionic Equilibria E. J. King, Acid-Base Equilibria Jay A. Gmene, Modern Men of Science E. H. E. Piefsch and the Gmelin Indifufe,editor% Gmelins Handhueh der Anorganischen Chemie. 8. Auflage, System Nummer 67, Nickel. Teil B. Lieferung 2
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I n its 45 chapters, there is much more chemistry than can ordinarily he taught in one year. The reviewer believes that s skillful teacher will present a highly respectable course with the first 32 chapters. More highly motivated, bright students will require, even demand, some of the suggested further readings. As was true of the original, the revised edition's mathematical treatment is elementary. Here again, considerable enrichment will be needed for more ambitiou students. I n conclusion, the revised text appears to be excellent for s. general course where many of the students me terminal. This is the level a t which the text frankly aims.
C>I.\"LI.S \V. H E S D I I ~ ~ ~ K S V V Shaker Nrtqhts High Sdovl S/.ui:rr H ~ i q h lOhlo ~,
General Chemistry
John A. Tirnm, Simmons College, Boston. 4th ed. McGraw-Hill Book 647 Co., Inc., New York, 1966. viii pp. Figs. and tables. 17 X 24 cm. $8.95.
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The current cmp of general chemistry students are a diverse lot, both in prepmatian and in interest and motivation for the course. Many of them are products of CHElM Study, CBA, and honors courses, while some have h d no previous chemistry. Providing a happy medium in content and difficulty for this heterogeneous group of students is this newly revised and almost completely rewritten text. I t s appromh, with new figures and tables, has been carefully developed by this fine author-teacher for today's students. I n what ways is it different from the previous edition and why does i t merit a second look by those ready to choose a new text? (a) The development of etomir structure is presented a t a higher level and the valence bond theorv is especially well done with excellent iilustrations. (b) The role of thermodynamics in chemistry is introduced without the use of calculus while that of kinetics is presented at a higher level in a straightforward fashion and wherever possible the approach follows that given in mast physical chemistry courses. (e) The number of problems is nearly double those in the previous edition. Answers, while mast often omitted, are available from the publisher. A carefully prepared instructor's mrtnud, with a suggested arsignment schedule, lecture experiments, films and paperbacks, and Seientifi American offprints to supple ment the text, can also be provided. (d) The chapters are not interdependent so some other order may be followed. A considerable amount of descriptive chemistry is included as the theoretical topics are presented but most of the descriptive chemistry of the elements follows the theory in about the last two hundred pages.
