Synopses & Reviews
Physical Science, Ninth Edition, is a straightforward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing, complemented with useful pedagogical tools.
Physical Science introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all students.
The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the instructor can determine topic sequence and depth of coverage as needed. The materials are also designed to support a conceptual approach, or a combined conceptual and problem-solving approach. Along with the accompanying laboratory manual, the text contains enough material for the instructor to select a sequence for a two-semester course. It can also serve as a text in a one-semester physics and chemistry course.
Table of Contents
1 What Is Science? Physics 2 Motion 3 Energy 4 Heat and Temperature 5 Wave Motions and Sound 6 Electricity 7 Light Chemistry 8 Atoms and Periodic Properties 9 Chemical Bonds 10 Chemical Reactions 11 Water and Solutions 12 Organic Chemistry 13 Nuclear Reactions Astronomy 14 The Universe 15 The Solar System 16 Earth in Space Earth Science 17 Rocks and Minerals 18 Plate Tectonics 19 Building Earth's Surface 20 Shaping Earth's Surface 21 Geologic Time 22 Atmosphere of Earth 23 Weather and Climate 24 Earth's Waters Appendix A Mathematical Review Appendix B Solubilities Chart Appendix C Relative Humidity Table Appendix D Solutions to Follow-UP Examples Appendix E Solutions for Group A Parallel Exercises