Succeed in the course and connect with the molecular world with the Seventh Edition of CHEMISTRY IN FOCUS. Thoroughly updated with the latest research and developments, this easy-to-understand book emphasizes the fundamental role the molecular world plays in your daily life. By clearly identifying and explaining connections between atoms and molecules and the world we experience, the book helps you understand the major scientific, technological, and environmental issues affecting our society today. The book's innovative study aids, such as Self-Check questions, OWLv2 Adaptive Study Plans, and new online Big Picture videos will help you every step of the way as you master the concepts of the course.

About the Author
Nivaldo J. Tro received his BA degree from Westmont College and his PhD degree from Stanford University. He went on to a postdoctoral research position at the University of California at Berkeley. In 1990, he joined the chemistry faculty at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Professor Tro has been honored as Westmont's outstanding teacher of the year three times (1994, 2001, and 2008). He was named Westmont's outstanding researcher of the year in 1996. Professor Tro lives in the foothills of Santa Barbara with his wife, Ann, and their four children, Michael, Alicia, Kyle, and Kaden. In his leisure time, Professor Tro likes to spend time with his family in the outdoors. He enjoys running, biking, surfing, and snowboarding.


Book Information
ISBN 9781337399692
Author Nivaldo Tro
Format Paperback
Page Count 576
Imprint Brooks/Cole
Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Weight(grams) 1111g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 217mm * 30mm