Conceptual Physical Science,6th Edition
- Length: 912 pages
- Edition: 6
- Language: English
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: 2016-01-13
- ISBN-10: 0134060490
- ISBN-13: 9780134060491
- Sales Rank: #13443 (See Top 100 Books)
For one- or two-semester physical science survey courses for non-science majors.
Opening the Doors of Science
Conceptual Physical Science, Sixth Edition, provides a conceptual overview of basic, essential topics in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy with optional quantitative analyses. The authors focus on concepts before computations. With its clear, friendly writing style, and strong integration of the sciences, this book connects well with all students.
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Table of Contents
Part One: Physics
Chapter 1. Patterns of Motion and Equilibrium
Chapter 2. Newton’s Laws of Motion
Chapter 3. Momentum and Energy
Chapter 4. Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
Chapter 5. Fluid Mechanics
Chapter 6. Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics
Chapter 7. Heat Transfer and Change of Phase
Chapter 8. Static and Current Electricity
Chapter 9. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 10. Waves and Sound
Chapter 11. Light
Part Two: Chemistry
Chapter 12. Atoms and the Periodic Table
Chapter 13. The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
Chapter 14. Elements of Chemistry
Chapter 15. How Atoms Bond and Molecules Attract
Chapter 16. Mixtures
Chapter 17. How Chemicals React
Chapter 18. Two Classes of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 19. Organic Compounds
Part Three: Earth Science
Chapter 20. Rocks and Minerals
Chapter 21. Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Interior
Chapter 22. Shaping Earth’s Surface
Chapter 23. Geologic Time—Reading the Rock Record
Chapter 24. The Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climatic Effects
Chapter 25. Driving Forces of Weather
Part Four: Astronomy
Chapter 26. The Solar System
Chapter 27. Stars and Galaxies
Chapter 28. The Structure of Space and Time
Appendix A: Linear and Rotational Motion
Appendix B: Vectors
Appendix C: Exponential Growth and Doubling Time
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