For courses in two-semester general chemistry.

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Chemistry: The Central Science approaches general chemistry with unrivaled problem sets, notable scientific accuracy and currency, and remarkable clarity. The dynamic author team builds on their expertise and experience as leading researchers and award-winning teachers to help students develop conceptual understanding and to think about the practical, real-world use of chemistry. Data-driven problem and question revisions by the authors incorporate educational research, teacher preferences, and data from thousands of student users.

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