Chemistry and the Living Organism, Laboratory Manual

by Molly M. Bloomfield

This Fourth Edition of critically acclaimed text presents an introduction to the basic principles of general, organic, and biological chemistry in a style easy to understand and enjoyable to read. Unique student-oriented approach provides motivation by illustrating chemical principles with applications to the students' life. Begins each chapter with a striking case history that relates the chapter topic to medical and environmental problems familiar to students, e.g., the Chernobyl disaster, Ethiopean refugees, and acid rain. Includes worked examples to illustrate those concepts involving mathematical operations. Provides end-of-chapter summaries and exercises, and a comprehensive glossary. Reviews mathematical skills for weaker students and offers optional topics for the more advanced. Features special ''integrated problems'' that require students to understand and use concepts from ealier chapters. Revisions include 12 new chapter-opening stories, new exercises, six new sections of ''integrated problems,'' an expanded glossary, and extensive updating of the entire text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471851213
• ISBN13: 9780471851219
• Release Date: February 1987
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 405 Pages