Chemistry: The Central Science 15th Edition ©2023

Chemistry: The Central Science, published by Pearson, introduces learners to modern chemistry and approaches chemistry with unrivaled problem sets, scientific accuracy and currency, and clarity.

  • Unrivaled problem sets, notable scientific accuracy, and contemporary relevance.
  • Further improvements to the Analyze, Plan, Solve, and Check problem-solving strategy.
  • Over 1000+ new self-assessment questions added.
  • This program is accompanied by the Pearson Mastering® platform with eText.
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AP Chemistry Program with Digital Integration

Pair innovation with insights from learning design and research to create an active, integrated, and easy-to-use framework.

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Develop Conceptual Understanding

Visualizing Concepts exercises help develop conceptual understanding of key chapter ideas using models, graphs and visual materials. 

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Consistent Problem Solving Approach

Analyze/Plan/Solve/Check is the unique problem-solving process used consistently throughout the text that guides students in practicing problem solving.

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Blended Instruction

Online components and resources help with instruction outside the classroom.

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Support for the AP Course

Chemistry: The Central Science supports College Board’s AP® Chemistry Course and Exam Description.

AP® Chemistry Teaching Solutions

  • Section Introductions
  • Learning Objectives
  • Digital Toolkit
  • Student Support
  • Learner Empowerment

Section Introductions

  • Relevant Materials
  • Oriented to the Future
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Learning Objectives

  • Objective Clarity
  • Fitting into the Big Ideas
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Digital Toolkit

  • Learning Catalytics
  • Dynamic Study Modules
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Student Support

  • Digital Study Area
  • Developing Student Abilities
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Learner Empowerment

  • Mobile-Optimized eText
  • Smart Figures
  • Mobile-Optimized eText
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Take a Deeper Look at Chemistry: The Central Science AP® Edition

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Overview

Get to know Chemistry: The Central Science AP® Edition with Mastering® Chemistry with Pearson eText.

Discover How Chemistry: The Central Science® Supports AP® Science Instruction

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Mastering® Chemistry from Pearson empowers teachers and students with its combination of powerful resources and user-friendly flexibility.

Test Prep for AP®

Available for purchase, the Test Prep Workbook for AP® Chemistry offers students a comprehensive AP Exam preparation guide directly linked to Pearson’s AP Edition textbook. This unique combination of text and workbook reinforces the important connections between what students learn in class and what is on the AP Exam.



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Correlation for AP®

Our solutions for AP® are designed to support and correlate the College Board's Course and Exam Descriptions for each corresponding course.

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More About Chemistry The Central Science 15th Edition

  • Theodore L. Brown Author Bio
  • H. Eugene Lemay, Jr. Author Bio
  • Bruce E. Bursten Author Bio
  • Catherine J. Murphy Author Bio
  • Patrick M. Woodward Author Bio
  • Matthew W. Stoltzfus Author Bio
  • Brief Table of Contents
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