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Discover the most cohesive learning system for general chemistry, designed to enhance student understanding through a consistent problem-solving strategy, research-backed visuals, and meaningful career connections. Gilbert et al.\'s integrated approach combines innovative teaching methods with engaging content to support student success in chemistry.
This Seventh Edition introduces new co-authors Carribeth Bliem and Anna Curtis, who contribute guided inquiry assignments, new visualization tools, and additional applications of chemistry in various careers. The system incorporates the COAST problem-solving approach, supported by visuals developed through Stacey Lowery Bretz\'s chemistry education research, and contextual methods that help students envision using chemistry in their future professional lives.
A key feature of this edition is the Norton Illumine Ebook with NortonAI. This digital resource keeps students engaged with assignable reading that includes integrated \"Check Your Understanding\" questions throughout each chapter. Paired with NortonAI—our powerful generative AI engine with strategic guardrails—students receive support that enhances their learning without replacing active engagement. Features like Smart Highlight rephrase complex ideas or provide helpful examples, while on-demand questions allow students to practice important concepts in a low-stakes environment.
Particulate-level visualizations have been added to every chapter opener, helping students understand the chemistry behind everyday objects and processes. Additionally, stepwise figures, developed by Carribeth Bliem, are embedded within the ebook to break down complex graphs into annotated components, making them easier to interpret. Guided inquiry assignments, created by Anna Curtis, offer rich response and serve as formative learning experiences, ensuring students master new concepts before progressing further.
To strengthen real-world application, the authors have added or revised two sample exercises per chapter. These exercises demonstrate how chemistry is applied across various careers, helping students connect theoretical concepts to practical, everyday situations. Overall, this edition provides a comprehensive, research-backed, and user-friendly learning system designed to prepare students for success in general chemistry.
- Author: Gilbert, Thomas R.
- Genre: Science
- Subject: Science/Chemistry - General
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Publication Date: 2026
- Edition: Seventh
- Pages: 1200
