Chemistry: The Central Science, AP 14th Edition (Hardcover)

Chemistry: The Central Science, AP 14th Edition

Two-semester general chemistry is the course this book was written for, and AP Chemistry classes use it too. Chemistry: The Central Science has been the leading general chemistry text for more than ten years. This central science 14th edition is a hardcover from Pearson.

Its reputation rests on strong problem sets, scientific accuracy and up-to-date content, and clear writing. The author team combines leading researchers with award-winning teachers.

How the 14th edition was revised

For this edition the authors studied data on where students actually struggle. They used it to sharpen the text, the art and the exercises, to tackle common misconceptions head on, and to push readers to think about how chemistry is used in the real world.

A text built around problem solving

The exercise sets are the part most instructors mention first. Students work through problems that build conceptual understanding rather than rote recall, which is what carries them through a full year of general chemistry and into later science courses. The same qualities make it popular with AP teachers preparing students for college-level work.

Checking your course requirements

Instructors often name both the edition and the ISBN on the syllabus. Compare them with this copy, ISBN 9780134414232, before you buy. This listing is the textbook alone in hardcover, labeled for AP use. Pages, problem numbers and figures change between editions, so working from the assigned edition saves time when homework is set by page.

Book details

• Title: Chemistry: The Central Science
• Edition: 14th edition (AP)
• Publisher: Pearson
• ISBN-13: 9780134414232
• Format: Hardcover

Questions buyers ask

What course is this textbook for?

Two-semester general chemistry at college level. This copy is labeled as the AP edition.

Which edition is it?

The 14th edition in hardcover, ISBN 9780134414232.

What changed in the 14th edition?

The authors used student performance data to refine the text, art and exercises and to address common misconceptions.

Who writes Chemistry: The Central Science?

A team of leading researchers and award-winning teachers, published by Pearson.

Do you ship to all US states?

We ship within the USA, and orders arrive in 5 to 7 working days.