Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
by Martin Silberberg
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Author: Martin SilberbergEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-07
ISBN: 0077216504
Number of pages: 1108
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Book Review: disappointment
Summary: 1 Stars
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK IF YOU'RE SELF TEACHING!
This is book is required for my general chemistry for science majors class. What a terrible book, I hope that there is a better chemistry text out there.
My first complaint is the large number of mistakes I've found in the book, usually a missing division sign or unit. Without searching I've found at least five in the two months I've been using this book. This is a fourth edition, for the price of the book and this many reprintings I expect a better editing job.
Secondly it is written from the stance that the reader has a science background and often I find myself puzzling over a single problem for up to an hour trying to figure out how the author arrived at the conclusion (And I have a science background). The writers make too many assumptions when writing out an example problem and don't adequately explain their reasoning. Each concept has two example problems, the first has the solution written out. IF you want to know the solution for the other "example" you're going to have to buy the solutions manual for an additional $65.
Third, the solutions manual has mistakes as well, even comparing the answer from the back of the text to the solutions manual the authors are not consistent.
There are not very many simple problems to drill a student with a concept, the authors approach is the exact opposite. Assume the reader "gets it" after a single example problem and then at the end of the chapter increase the difficulty level of the problem ten fold. The problems are good if you want a challenge and want to develop problem solving abilities, but are useless for developing the fundamental concepts that the book is supposed to teach.
I would recommend the Silberberg text to someone who wants a refresher, but if you're new to chemistry, avoid at all costs!
Summary of Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
With each edition, Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change by Martin Silberberg is becoming a favorite among faculty and students. Silberberg's 5th edition contains features that make it the most comprehensive and relevant text for any student enrolled in a general chemistry course. The text contains unprecedented macroscopic to microscopic molecular illustrations, consistent step-by-step worked exercises in every chapter, and an extensive range of end-of-chapter problems which provide engaging applications covering a wide variety of freshman interests, including engineering, medicine, materials, and environmental studies. All of these qualities make Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change the centerpiece for any General Chemistry course.General & Reference Books
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