For students to learn to think scientifically, they need something to think
about. Authors Jean B. Umland and Jon M. Bellama accomplish this by integrating
descriptive chemistry and theory throughout the book. From the very first
chapter, the authors familiarize students with chemical reactions - which Umland
and Bellama believe are the heart of chemistry. But the authors go beyond
describing what happens during a reaction to explaining WHY chemical reactions
occur. This allows the first lectures to include the interesting demonstrations
that capture student interest and keep them captivated throughout the course.
It's this approach that helps involve students in a fascinating discovery
process that lets them