Synopses & Reviews
Integrated Science, Third Edition is a straightforward, easy-to-read, yet substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy in living and nonliving systems. The authors provide even, well-integrated coverage of chemistry, physics, earth science, biology, and astronomy. The book is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more science courses as part of a general or basic studies requirement.
This edition continues to introduce 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 language, as well as the mathematics, is as simple as can be practical for a college-level science course.
About the Author
Retired from teaching at Delta College summer/2000.Eldon has over 30 years teaching experience in biology, zoology, and environmental science. Eldon has been a Fullbright Exchange Teacher in Australia and Scotland, received the Bergstein Award for Teaching Excellence at Delta College, and participated in an Earthwatch Research Program in Costa Rica. In addition to the environmental science text, Eldon is co-author of the very successful CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY, general biology text with WCB.
Table of Contents
1 What Is Science? Objects and Properties Quantifying Properties Measurement Systems A Closer Look: The Measurement Process Standard Units for the Metric System Length Mass Time Metric Prefixes A Closer Look: The Leap Second Understanding from Measurements Data Ratios and Generalizations The Density Ratio Symbols and Equations The Nature of Science The Scientific Method Explanations and Investigations Scientific Laws Models and Theories Science, Nonscience, and Pseudoscience From Experimentation to Application Science and Nonscience Pseudoscience Limitations of Science 2 Motion Describing Motion Measuring Motion Speed Velocity Acceleration Forces Horizontal Motion on Land Falling Objects A Closer Look: A Bicycle Racer's Edge Compound Motion Vertical Projectiles Horizontal Projectiles Laws of Motion Newton's First Law of Motion Newton's Second Law of Motion Weight and Mass Newton's Third Law of Motion Momentum Conservation of Momentum Impulse Forces and Circular Motion Newton's Law of Gravitation A Closer Look: Space Station Weightlessness 3 Energy Work Units of Work Power Motion, Position, and Energy Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Energy Flow Energy Forms Energy Conversion Energy Conservation Energy Transfer Energy Sources Today Petroleum Coal Moving Water Nuclear Energy Tomorrow Solar Technologies Geothermal Energy Hydrogen 4 Heat and Temperature The Kinetic Molecular Theory Molecules Molecules Interact Phases of Matter Molecules Move Temperature Thermometers Thermometer Scales Heat Heat as Energy Transfer Measures of Heat Specific Heat Heat Flow Energy, Heat, and Molecular Theory Phase Change A Closer Look: Passive Solar Design Evaporation and Condensation Relative Humidity Thermodynamics The First Law of Thermodynamics The Second Law of Thermodynamics The Second Law and Natural Processes 5 Wave Motions and Sound Forces and Elastic Materials Forces and Vibrations Describing Vibrations Waves Kinds of Waves Waves in Air Hearing Waves in Air A Closer Look: Ultrasonics Describing Waves Sound Waves Velocity of Sound in Air Refraction and Reflection Interference Energy and Sound Loudness Resonance Sources of Sounds Vibrating Strings Sounds from Moving Sources 6 Electricity Electric Charge Measuring Electrical Charge Measuring Electrical Force Electric Current Resistance AC and DC A Closer Look: Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Electric Circuit Electrical Power and Work A Closer Look: Household Circuits and Safety Magnetism Moving Charges and Magnetic Fields Magnetic Fields Interact A Moving Magnet Produces an Electric Field A Closer Look: Solar Cells 7 Light Sources of Light Properties of Light Light Interacts with Matter Reflection Refraction A Closer Look: Optics Dispersion and Color Evidence for Waves Interference A Closer Look: The Rainbow Polarization Evidence for Particles Photoelectric Effect Quantization of Energy A Closer Look: The Compact Disc (CD) The Present Theory 8 Atoms and Periodic Properties Atomic Structure Discovered Discovery of the Electron The Nucleus The Bohr Model The Quantum Concept Atomic Spectra Bohr's Theory Quantum Mechanics Electron Configuration The Periodic Table A Closer Look: The Rare Earths Metals, Nonmetals, and Semiconductors 9 Chemical Reactions Compounds Elements Chemical Change Valence Electrons and Ions Chemical Bonds Ionic Bonds Covalent Bonds A Closer Look: Name That Compound Composition of Compounds A Closer Look: How To Write a Chemical Formula Chemical Equations A Closer Look: On Balancing Equations Types of Chemical Reactions Combination Reactions Decomposition Reactions Replacement Reactions Ion Exchange Reactions 10 Water and Solutions Household Water Properties of Water Structure of the Water Molecule The Dissolving Process Concentration of Solutions Solubility Properties of Water Solutions Electrolytes Boiling Point Freezing Point Acids, Bases, and Salts Properties of Acids and Bases Explaining Acid-Base Properties Strong and Weak Acids and Bases The pH Scale Properties of Salts Hard and Soft Water A Closer Look: Acid Rain 11 Nuclear Reactions Natural Radioactivity A Closer Look: Madame Curie Nuclear Equations The Nature of the Nucleus Types of Radioactive Decay Radioactive Decay Series A Closer Look: How is Half-Life Determined? Measurement of Radiation Measurement Methods Radiation Units Radiation Exposure Nuclear Energy A Closer Look: Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Fission Nuclear Power Plants Nuclear Fusion A Closer Look: Three Mile Island and Chernobyl A Closer Look: Nuclear Waste 12 The Universe The Night Sky Origin of Stars Brightness of Stars Star Temperature Star Types The Life of a Star Galaxies The Milky Way Galaxy Other Galaxies The Life of a Galaxy A Closer Look: Extraterrestrials? A Closer Look: Red Shift and Hubble's Law A Closer Look: Dark Matter 13 The Solar System The Planets, Moons, and Other Bodies Mercury Venus Earths Moon