Chemistry: An Introduction Sydney B. Newell, Linle, Brown and Company, Boston, Mass., 1980, xix 563 pp. Figs. and tables. 19 X 24 cm.
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A review of the first edition of this excellent text appeared in J. CHEM. EDUC., 54, A239 (1977). Dr. Newell has made a number of important improvements in the second edition. Atomic structure is now introduced earlier (Chapter 7) and is immediately followed by a chapter on the periodic tahle and one chapter covering ionic and covalent bonding. Chapter 4, "Formulas and Names of Compounds," has been revised extensively. Mare advanced general chemistry texts would do well to include a chemical nomendature chapter like the one in this text. Chapter 5, "Chemical Reactions and Equations," has been revised also. It fully explains all of the symbolism used in equations, shows how to balance equations by inspection, and treats combination reactions ionlv, one product), dercmpmirion rencticmz tcmly one rractnnt), and smgle and rlcmhle rrpl;wement reactions in some detail. A new chapter, "Reactions in Solutions," thoroughly discusses ionic equations, quantitative preparation of solutions by weight and bv dilution. and titrations. The suoerb illo,trati.m>and examples m . k thlirhapter interr>tmd and infurmarivc. 'l'he nrw edition now explams pH with refrwnrr Iugarithms, and workrd examplrr usr hoth Ibg tahles and a calculator. Howrvcr, thr step%outlinrd lur olrtainina antilogarithms a& only applicable to calculators having an INV key. Also new is alist of learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter. In addition, two ample and equivalent sets of exercises are now provided at the end of each chapter. One problem set has the answers a t the hack of the hook, while those for the second set are found in the instructors
manual. Whenever calculations are required, the answers for the exercises include the set-ups with all units and terms clearly labeled. The instructor's manual is a treasure trove. It includes a diagnostic math test, suggestions for lectures and demonstrations, an audiovisual materials bibliography, and suggested quiz and examination questions. Sixty text illustrations reproduced in a 8'12 in. X 11 in. format are inciuded. They can be used to make overhead transparencies or photographed to make 35 mm slides. All af the excellent features of the first edition have been retained (see earlier review). These, coupled with the revisions and additions in the second edition, make this text one which should be considered seriously for adoption by those teaching one-semester introductory courses. Roy D. Caton. Jr. The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131
of the questions, and answers alone to all questions, are presented in appendices. Five practice examinations are given also. Dimensional analysis is emphasized throughout. In general, SI terminology is not employed. Each chapter consists of a section crisply treating each concept, along with sample problems and their solutions, followed by the questions. Except far some omissions noted helow, the choice of topics is commensurate with the courses a t mast American universities, and this book is a definite contribution to the teaching of elementary chemistry. The book has shortcomings. Some will feel that questions entirely of the multiple-choice type are inadequate. More regrettably, a number of important topics either are not mentioned or are underemohasized: these
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General Chemistry Examlnatlon Problems, 4th Edition K. J. Johnson and L. M. Epstein, Burgess Publishing Co., Minneapolis. MN, 1978. iii 367 pp. 21 X 28 cm. $6.95.
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In the introduction the authors write that the "book is a gold mine both for students in eeneral chemistrv courses and far those ore-
multiple-rhotce type. In w r h chapter, they w r mnkwl approximatrly in mdrr of dilfit ? h y . Ik.tn~lrdwlutiunr tu.ually lucid) to 189
law does not appear. While somi questions oertain t o crvstal field theorv. ,. lipand .. lield thrurv ic neglecred. Onlv 111 questmns relate r t . .,rmnlc chemistry. The c~lrulntiun ot pH values for salt solutions could be improved via Bfinsted concepts. In calculation of solubility products of salts one of whose ions is hydrolyzed extensively (as AgzS),this hydrolysis is not taken into account. Questions reauirine" the student to predict ;extion products should be inserted. The chapter on "descriptive chemistry" is a hodgepodge and, while not without value, is less suited to multiple-choice examinations. JAMES C. WARF University of Southern California LOSAngeles. CA 90007
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Reviewed in this issue Sydney B. Newell. Chemistry: An Introduction K. J. Johnson and L. M. Epstein. General Chemistry Examination Problems, 4th Edition Keith F. Purcelland John C. Kotz, An lntroduction t o Inorganic Chemistry F. Albert Cotton and Goeffrey Wllkinson, Advanced lnorganic Chemistry: A Comprehensive Text, 4th Edition Revised by B. V. Smith and N. M. Waldron. Elementary Practical Organic Chemistry 1: Reparations, 3 r d Edition J o h n A. Baltrop and J o h n D. Coyle, Principles of Photochemistry Lawrence Waddams, Chemicals From Petroleum-An introductory Survey, 4th Edition Roy Mc Weeny, Coulson's Valence G. K. Boreskovand Kh. M. Minachev, Application of Zeolites in Catalysis Vassos and Ewing, Analog & Digital Electronics for Scientists
Reviewer Roy D. Caton. Jr. J a m e s C. Warf
L. J. Theriot George B. Kauffman Ronald S. Lenox
H. E. Zimmerman Kenneth E. Kolb W. G. Laidlaw Elliot L. Blinn Frederick D. Tabbutt
Volume 58
Number 6
J u n e 1981
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