This is the perfect book for a general chemistry course that emphasizes problem solving and conceptual understanding. This leading general chemistry textbook has been streamlined and revised to address market demand. The revision builds on the highly praised style and applications to eveyday life that have made Whitten/Davis/Peck General Chemistry one of the field's leading textbooks. In addition, new co-author Larry Peck brings many new ideas and a fresh approach to this successful text.

As in previous editions, clearly explained problem-solving strategies continue to be the strength of this student-friendly text, which can be viewed as a "traditional" general chemistry text. Examples of this are that the text covers thermodynamics, normally a topic split into two parts and covered in two different semesters, in one chapter. The book also follows a standard narrative-example-problem format, has a solid traditional writing style, and promotes problem solving. However, the authors have added elements to reflect changes in chemical education.