Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter, 8th Edition
Authors: Neil D. Jespersen and Alison Hyslop
Grades 9–12
Course: AP Chemistry
Bridges the invisible molecular world with observable chemical phenomena, making the abstract tangible for students at every level. This edition transforms how students understand chemistry by revealing the intimate relationship between atomic structure and the macroscopic properties they can see, touch, and measure in their daily lives.
What distinguishes this text is its revolutionary integration of real-world relevance with rigorous scientific thinking. Updated examples connect student experiences directly to chemical principles while aligning with contemporary career paths in environmental science, engineering, biology, pharmaceutics, and medicine. The result is a learning experience where chemistry becomes not just understandable, but personally meaningful and professionally relevant.
Key Features
- Alignment to the College Board® CED: Correlated to the CED framework for AP Chemistry, this program prepares students for success on the AP exam. Listed on the College Board Example Textbook List.
- Problem solving progression: Developing students’ analytical thinking skills systematically from confidence-building basics to complex applications, a scaffold for deep understanding and long-term retention is created.
- Mini Lecture Videos: Targeted concept coverage that supports diverse learning modes, from traditional instruction to flipped classroom environments, ensuring no student is left behind. These videos are created and recorded by the authors.
- Interactive Figures: Static images come alive through embedded video demonstrations, making laboratory phenomena accessible to all students.
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