General Chemistry. 5th Edition William H. Nebergall, Indiana University, Frederie C. Schmidt, Emeritus, Indiana University, and Henry F. Holtzelow, Jr., University of Nebraska. D. C. Heath and Co., Toronto, London, 1976. xxi 986 pp. Figs. and tables. 19.5 X 24 em.
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The Joy of Chemistry
Stanley M. Cherim, Delaware County Community College, and Leo E. Kollan, El Camino College. W. B. Saunders Com408 pp. pany, Philadelphia, 1976. x Figs. and tables. 18.5 X 27 cm. $12.95.
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semester preparatory course before students take the usual one-year general chemistry sequence. There are 13 Chapters (Measurement; Matter, Energy and Change; Elements, Compounds, and the Mole Concept; Formulas and Nomenclature; Chemical Equations and Stoichiametry; The Behavior of Gases; Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table; Chemical Bonds; Solutions; Acids and Bases: Chemical Equilibrium and Reaction Rate; Oxidation-Reduction and an Introduction t o Electrochemistry; and Introduction to Oreanic Chemistrv). These chaoters
book). In addition t o these, there are many excellent questions and problems a t the end of each chapter with answers to all the numerical problems also given a t the end of the book. I ,he format la ens!ly rradal,lc with large type and rlpnr ttgurci. Suitlrirnt inareins arp waildl>letur studmti to mokt rwnments in as they go along. The authors have presented scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and the factor-label method for solving stoiehiometry problems in a lucid and readable style which should give the students a solid foundation for further use ofthese important techniques for solving chemical calculation problems. These topics are introduced early and used consistently throughout the text. The treatment of the mole concept coupled with dimensional analysis in many solved examples is particularly well-done and should give students a good grasp of this usually troublesome topic. This text is well-produced and reasonably free of typographical errors, the major one being in the color key to the periodic chart in Appendix 11. An instructor's manual and study guide are also available. I would recommend this book for anyone seekine a text for a DreDaratorv course. Howrwr, I do not feel that i t would be suitahlc tllr a om-rrrnestcr nmmnjors' surwy C(IIIIP. Thrrr ore too many crucial toplrs nor included, such as nuclear phenomena, pollution, biochemistry, plastics, drugs, the energy crisis, gasoline and octane ratings. As the title implies, these authors have nroduced a text which reallv does rive a glinipsr ot the JOY a11 chemistry. .students zhoold tind thii an attractive b w k 11, prypare them fur ttrrthrr r h r K s t r \ cvurres.
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formation as oxidation numbers, acid-base conjugate pairs, solubilities, atomic weights, atomic and ionic sizes, electronic configurations, and logarithms. Each chaoter is orefaced bv. a oaee . .. of wrll-writtrn'lramin~objrctivrs.'I'hrbody of rnrh rhaptrr coutains many rlrar diagrams, a t rprmcitleurrs, and c ~ ~ t v u n s t o i l ~ u s t rthe ples being discussed. Probably the most attractive feature is the large number of clearly worked examples throughout the text. These examples are then followed by exercises for the student to work (with the answers given a t the end of the
Alan C. Wright Eastern Connecticut State College Willimantlc, 06226
College Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis. 5th Edition William H. Nebergall, Indiana University, Frederie C. Schmidt, Emeritus, Indiana University, and Henry F Holtrcluw, Jr., University of Nebraska. D. C. Heath and Co., Toronto, London, 1976. xxii 1058 pp. Figs. and tables. 19.5 X 24 em.
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The addition of two new chapters entitled "Molecular Structure" and "Spectroscopy and Chromatography" are the featured revisions which have been incorporated into the new Fifth edition of "College Chemistry." Other changes primarily reflect the reoreani/ation and updating of marerinl. hur irs the mnm, the trndlt,on uf the F o w h edition is tollowed. tSre.J. ('lIE.\l. ED(V.. 19.AR9-. (1972).) ~ e s ~ ithe t e new chapters; this text has only about 50 mare pages than the earlier edition. Molecular structure is taken up in Chapter 6, after atomic structure and the periodic law (Chapter 31, grnrrol ronerpts of rhem~rsl honding (Chapter 4,. and molecular url,itals tChnorer > I haw been covered. T h r rmvhazi* in Ciapter 6 is on valence shell eleetrok-pair repulsion theory, and valence bond theory. The discussion of valence shell electron-pair repulsion theory is presented as a set of rules which are then applied t o the prediction of molecular structure in ten examples. Valence bond theory is illustrated through its application in predicting the geometric structures of several representative molecules. Spec(Continued on page A3861
-Reviewed in this Issue Stonley M. Cherim and Leo E. Kallon, The Joy of Chemistry William H. Nebergoll, Frederic C. Schmidt, and Henry F. Holtzclaw, General Chemistry. 5th Edition William H. Nebergall, Frederic C. Schmidt, and Henry F. Holtzclaw, College Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis. 5th Edition. Edward I. Peters, Problem Solving for Chemistry Meluin Merken, Physical Science with Modern Applications Albert L. Lehninger, Biochemistry, 2nd Edition Re* Montmmerv and Charles A. Swenson, Quantitative Problems in the Biochemical ~cience;2nd Edition John W. Moore and Elizabeth A. Moore, Environmental Chemistry Howard T. Odum and Elisabeth Odurn, Energy Basis for Man and Nature G . Beech, Fortran IV in Chemistry. An Introduction to Computer-Assisted Methods N. A. Gokeen, Thermodynamics H. F. Hameka, Quantum Theory of the Chemical Bond L. Eretherick, Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards New Volumes in Continuing Series
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troscoov, and chromatoera~hv . . . are taken UD in the 23 pages that ronst~tuteChaptrr 33. After a b r ~ r tintrudurtwn 10 the electromagnetic spectrum and s m w of the terniinology associated with spectrometry (e.g., molar extinction coefficient), a survey of infrared spectroscopy la preirnwd, uith only a relatively brief discussum heing riven ro thr ultra\,iulrt-vls~hlerancr. Fullowine - thr d m cussion of the infrared, in which correlations between functional groups and absorption frequency are emphasized, a summary of nuclear magnetic resonance is presented which includes a discussion of the significance of the number, position, and intensity of nmr peaks, as well as the manifestations of spinspin coupling. Electron paramagnetic resonance. mass soectrometrv. eas ohase chronmography, a'nd Inquid pha.~rrhnmnt~,,craphg are mt.ntioned in a paragraphdevoted to each. These new chapters appear in bath of the available versions of the text. "College Chemistry" and "General Chemistry" are, in fact, identical through Chapter 33. Subsequent chapters (34-36) in "College Chemistry" deal with the ehemistry of the metals in the context of qualitative analysis, and are intended for use in courses in which this topic is integrated with general chemistry. "General Chemistry" presents the chemistry of the metals according to periodic groups (Chapters 34-42). Other changes whieh mark the Fifth edition include the reorganization of certain chapters for the purpose of unifying concepts and their applications. For example, the chapters on ionic equilibria of weak electroIytrs, and aoluhiliry product, are n~ intn,d u c d immedlntely after c hemival equilihrium. Thw I-.in contrast tothe F w r t h edition in which the latter topic preceded the others bv 12 chaoters. The chanter on "Acids. Bases.
combined into one chapter, rather than two as had been the case previously. The chapter on "Colloids" has heen eliminated, with an abbreviated discussion of this subject appearing in the chapter on "Solutions of Electrolytes." An important addition to the supplemental material which accompanies the text is "Problems and Solutions for General and College Chemistry," by John H. Meiser, F. Keith Auk, and Henry F. Holtzclaw, Jr. This manual includes worked-out solutions for approximately 30% of the prohlems which appear in the text. Other offerings in the package include a study guide for the student, and an instructor's guide, both by Norman E. Griswold, and "Basic Laboratory Studies in College Chemistry," Fifth Edition, by Grace Hered, William H. Nebergall, and William Hered. One of the strong features of this text is the extensive collection of exercises provided for the student. Over 1000 questions and 600 problems requiring numerical solutions are included (78 problems appear in the chapter A386 / Journal of ChemicalEducation
on ionic equilibria ofweak electrolytes alone). Answers are provided in the text for all numerical problems. The level of the problems issimilar to that found in the Fourth edition, and will provide good experience for the student who attempts them. The fact that "College Chemistry" has appeared in four earlier editions is indicative of the appeal of this text. The Fifth edition should also appeal to those who seek a good, substantial text for general chemistry. The current edition will be easily recognized by its unique cover illustration, which must he a "first" of some sort for general chemistry textbook covers. T. Cassen University of Nonh Carolina at Charlone Chsrloite, Nonh Carolina 26223
Problem Solving for Chemistry Edward I. Peters, West Valley College. W. B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1976. xiii 326 pp. Figs. and tables. 16 X 25cm. $6.
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"Problem Solving for Chemistry" is an auto-tutorial text for general chemistry students, and it uses the dimensional analysis or unit conversion or factor-label problem solving approach. The objectives of Dr. Peter's text are to show the student how to solve ehemistry problems and t o help the student understand the method used without the assistance of the teacher. These two objectives can he readily accomplished with this text. The book is broken up into 17 chapters, an appendix, and an index. Chapter 1is a needed chapter exploring and demonstrating the dimensional analysis problem solving approach. The other 16 chapters cover all the major areas of chemistry with the exception of nuclear chemistry and chemical kinetics. These 17 chapters all have numerous prohlems with detailed worked out solutions below each problem. Also, a t the end of each chapter is a separate problem set, and both the answers and solutions are given for onehalf of these problems. The appendix contains a mathematical review reaction, and numerous tables as well as the solutions to ane-half of the end ofthe chapter problems. A section on significant figures is included in Chapter 2, hut it should have been placed a t the beginning of the chapter or in Chapter 1 in order to emphasize it more. The second edition differs from the first in that a nan-calculus introduction t o thermodynamics has been added before the equilibrium and redax chapters; more problems witheompletesalutions-notjustanswershave been added; oxidation potentials were replaced with reduction potentials; a section on sienifieant fieures was added: and the SI system IS emph;ts~zrd Overall, thii i i an cucrllrnt problem mlwng text for general cherni,try studrntr and 11 is very highly recommended as a supplemental workbook by the reviewer. Its only serious drawback is the lack of ~ r o b l e m sin the nuclear ehemistry and -chemical kinetics areas. Jeffrey A. Hurlbut Metropoiitan State College Denver. Colorado 80204
Physlcal Sclence with Modern Applications Meluin Merken, Worcester State College. W. B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, 1976. xv 699 pp. Figs. and tables. 18.5 X 27 cm. $15.95, hardcover.
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The main emphasis of the text centers on ohvsics. This oart 1 rate as verv. eood. The . .. topigs f d o u in a loglrsl manner, incorporaring astroaon)y inru physic> very neatly. The chemi4ry purtiun tends ro be a little weaker, not covering such topics as the gaseous state and buffers. However, what is covered is clear and readable. Geology which is covered in one chapter, is simply an overview, but sufficient. Sample problems throughout the text are worked out in a step by step fashion and the explanations are clear. The strong point of the hook, though, I feel, is the use of the visual illustrations, which I rate as excellent-they bring points home. The writing style flows easy, and, coupled with the printing format (too much or crowded orintine scares the nonscience student,, lradc to very goud readability. Theonly ncgatwe pnrt that I hnvr fnund is the hook'^^ lenz~hw r s u s content From my experience, the average nonscience student will he able to thoroughly cover only about 400-450 pages during the year. Hence, 1 feel that chapters 1-14, plus chapters 23 and 24 would require two semesters for adequate coverage for the nonscience major, thus leaving the ehemistry and geology sections out in the cold. Any faster pace would lead to superficial coverage or topics being left out. However, I just do not know what the author could do about shortening the book and still give adequate topic coverage. All in all, I like the book, and if used, I would probably resort to skipping selected topics, rather than watering down.
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Biochemistry. 2nd Edition Albert L. Lehninger, The Johns Hopkins
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llniversitv. -~~~ , School of Medicine. Worth Publishers, Inc., New Yark, 1975. xxiii 1104 pp. Figs. and tables. 28.5 X 20 cm. $22.95. ~~~~
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With its appearance in 1970, the first edition of this book set a standard of excellence in the field of general biochemistry textbooks. It seems likelv that the second edition will w & n thi. distinrriun. The overall organ,mlion remuills the SamP: the four parts :me: mdrculnr compcments, catabulism and the generation of metabolic energy, hiosynthesis and the utilization of energy, and the molecular basis of information transfer. The strengths of this book remain largely the ones oointed out bv Sable in his review I l i t t s J w ~ r n a l \'
