

Atoms First General Chemistry
Lead Author(s): Greg Domski
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This book helps students understand atoms, ions, and molecules conceptually before they encounter the topics of stoichiometry, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
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Interactive learning
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Dynamic assessments
- Built-in assessment questions are embedded throughout chapters
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- Included question bank makes assessing students easy
- 50+ questions accompany each chapter
- Over 100 formula questions offered throughout homework pages
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Greg Domski, et.al, “Atoms First General Chemistry”, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Julia Burdge, et.al, Chemistry: Atoms First, 2nd Edition
Nelson Education
Zumdahl, et al, Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
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In-Book Interactivity
Includes embedded multi-media files and integrated software to enhance visual presentation of concepts directly in textbook
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Customizable
Ability to revise, adjust and adapt content to meet needs of course and instructor
Built-in interactive assessment questions
Assessment questions with feedback embedded throughout textbook
All-in-one Platform
Access to additional questions, test banks, and slides available within one platform
Pricing
Average price of textbook across most common format
Top Hat
Greg Domski, et.al, “Atoms First General Chemistry”, Only One Edition needed
Up to 40-60% more affordable
Lifetime access on any device
McGraw-Hill
Julia Burdge, et.al, Chemistry: Atoms First, 2nd Edition
$106.20
E-book
Nelson Education
Zumdahl, et al, Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
$65.99
E-book
Always up-to-date content, constantly revised by community of professors
Constantly revised and updated by a community of professors with the latest content
Top Hat
Greg Domski, et.al, “Atoms First General Chemistry”, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Julia Burdge, et.al, Chemistry: Atoms First, 2nd Edition
Nelson Education
Zumdahl, et al, Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
In-book Interactivity
Includes embedded multi-media files and integrated software to enhance visual presentation of concepts directly in textbook
Top Hat
Greg Domski, et.al, “Atoms First General Chemistry”, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Julia Burdge, et.al, Chemistry: Atoms First, 2nd Edition
Nelson Education
Zumdahl, et al, Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Customizable
Ability to revise, adjust and adapt content to meet needs of course and instructor
Top Hat
Greg Domski, et.al, “Atoms First General Chemistry”, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Julia Burdge, et.al, Chemistry: Atoms First, 2nd Edition
Nelson Education
Zumdahl, et al, Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
All-in-one Platform
Access to additional questions, test banks, and slides available within one platform
Top Hat
Greg Domski, et.al, “Atoms First General Chemistry”, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Julia Burdge, et.al, Chemistry: Atoms First, 2nd Edition
Nelson Education
Zumdahl, et al, Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
About this textbook
Lead Authors
Greg Domski, Ph.DAugustana College, Illinois
Greg Domski received his M.S (2005) and Ph.D (2008) in Inorganic chemistry from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. He is currently an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Augustana College in Illinois, teaching General, Organic and Inorganic chemistry. His research interest include the development of novel binuclear donor-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene transition metal complexes for transfer hydrogenation catalysis and the development of transition metal-based olefin polymerization catalysts. Greg also works closely with his students in developing their research and presenting their findings.
Contributing Authors
Sam AlvaradoUniversity of Wisconsin – River Falls
Ginger ReddNorth Carolina A&T State University
Amanda WilmsmeyerAugustana College
Henry KurtzUniversity of Memphis
Brad WileOhio Northern University
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