General Chemistry In Ebbing 11th Edition

General Chemistry In Ebbing 11th EditionAs a chemistry teacher, I teach my students' general chemistry in ebbing 11th edition. I have seen this textbook in many various classrooms, and as a result I have a feel for its capability.Ebbing 11th edition is a strong reference when teaching lessons on basic chemistry. This edition has a strong emphasis on the fundamental building blocks of chemistry - elements and gases. The language of this edition is streamlined and easy to understand.The learning format is very easily understood, and the book presents a clearly defined sequence to introduce chemical elements. For many students, the order of the chapters is convenient, and it is easy to follow the material presented.The book makes it very clear for students to classify chemical elements. The authors have made a strong argument for teaching the actual elements. For example, the structure of an element is presented in most of the chapters.Chapters on atomic structure are highly detailed, a nd students find it difficult to understand what a given atom is really. Students also find the chapter on experimental methods helpful to understand experiments. It can be frustrating to have a student be baffled with the chapter on what a given element is.The book also uses different ways to define the elements. Some of the chapters provide different perspectives for defining elements, but they are presented clearly. It is easy to find topics to teach that are linked to the element.The issues that the authors have presented are not new, but they have improved the book. This edition is definitely a strong reference when teaching fundamental classes, and I would definitely recommend this edition. However, it may be advisable to teach it in separate sections.