Chemistry Textbook

[Susie in CA]

I am looking at ordering Zumdahl's Chemistry for our studies this year. To save some dollars I am considering using the 2007 edition. Do you think this is okay? Or is there a reason I shouldn't use an edition this old?

 

Thanks in advance.

[regentrude]

You can use even older chemistry texts. There is nothing cutting edge in a high school or intro college chem text.

 

[Julie of KY]

I agree. No problem with an older text.

[Susie in CA]

Thank you so much ladies! I thought so, too, but needed to make sure....

[foxbridgeacademy]

I agree with PP's about the age of the text. My only comment is make sure your student is up to the level of Chemistry in the book. Zumdahl has 3 levels (as far as I know) 1. World of Chem=for H.S., 2. Introductory Chem = First year College (maybe non-majors?) 3. Chemistry= College Chem Majors, and it's IMO a big jump from the previous two.  

[Susie in CA]

I agree with PP's about the age of the text. My only comment is make sure your student is up to the level of Chemistry in the book. Zumdahl has 3 levels (as far as I know) 1. World of Chem=for H.S., 2. Introductory Chem = First year College (maybe non-majors?) 3. Chemistry= College Chem Majors, and it's IMO a big jump from the previous two.  

 

Thank you for this info. I didn't realize this and that is definitively important to know. :-)

[Lanny]

Susie: We have a Chem textbook, for DD, waiting to be shipped to us, with 6 other items,  in our Receiver/Fowarder in Miami this morning. You mentioned that you are looking at a 2007 edition, to save money. The textbook DD will use for her Chem course  is even older.  It is from 2000.   I know they are developing a new  Chem course, which takes a long time, and I assume it will use a  (much?) newer textbook, but as others have mentioned, the age of the Chem textbook isn't really that important.   We were told, 2 days ago, that they are developing a Dual Credit course, for Chem, but DD is set to begin Chem, now, so she will take the course that's available now, with the textbook from 2000.  

Edited July 16, 2016 by Lanny