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    <title>Introduction To Chemistry</title>
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    <namePart>Bauer, Richard C.</namePart>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Birk, James P.</namePart>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Marks, Pamela</namePart>
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    <publisher>McGraw-Hill Education</publisher>
    <dateIssued>2020</dateIssued>
    <dateIssued encoding="marc">2019</dateIssued>
    <edition>5th Edition</edition>
    <issuance>monographic</issuance>
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    <extent>xvi, 680pgs. illustrations, colored, 26cm.</extent>
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  <abstract>This textbook takes a conceptual approach to chemistry, making it accessible for students new to the subject. Key features include:

Real-life scenarios at the start of each chapter to connect abstract chemical concepts to everyday experiences.

Math introduced only when needed, ensuring students first grasp the chemistry before applying calculations.

Medical and environmental applications integrated throughout to show relevance in healthcare and sustainability.

Worked examples and end-of-chapter problems to reinforce understanding.

Focus on critical thinking and problem-solving rather than memorization.

It is widely used in introductory college chemistry courses and is especially suited for non-majors or students preparing for further study in health sciences.</abstract>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">Richard C. Bauer, James P. Birk, Pamela S. Marks.</note>
  <note>Includes bibliographical references and index</note>
  <note>TETFUND 2022 Purchased 22/06/2022</note>
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    <topic>Chemistry</topic>
    <topic>Textbooks</topic>
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  <subject authority="lcsh">
    <topic>Introductory Chemistry</topic>
    <topic>Undergraduate Science Education</topic>
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  <subject authority="lcsh">
    <topic>Conceptual Chemistry</topic>
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  <classification authority="lcc">QD33.2  .B384 2020</classification>
  <identifier type="isbn">9781259911149  Introduction To Chemistry</identifier>
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