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Title: Analytical Chemistry: An Introduction (Saunders Golden Sunburst Series) by Douglas Skoog, Donald M. West, F. James Holler ISBN: 0-03-097285-X Publisher: International Thomson Publishing Pub. Date: 01 January, 1994 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $96.75 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Good text for intro, general analytical course(s)
Comment: We use this text (now in its 7th edition) for both our Analytical I (chemical analysis) and Analytical II (instrumental analysis) courses. They are both 1-semester courses at the sophomore year, and this text is just the correct level and length to cover both courses. There are a number of broad sections, each of which is divided into several chapters. Roughly the 1st half covers chemical methods and the second half covers the instrumental methods. There are also a few chapters devoted to statistical analysis.
The sections are reasonably independent and can be done in pretty much any order, giving a great degree of flexibility. The text itself is easy to read with numerous descriptive diagrams. I say this for second-year level courses - the text is too superficial for higher levels. There is a good mix of descriptive chemistry to give the student a feel for the chemistry behind the analyses. Finally, there are adequate exercises at the end of the chapters, some of which are cumulative with previous sections. There is also a very handy tutorial on the use of Microsoft's Excel for use in a course like this, including some specific exercises in using the spreadsheet. I find it very helpful, and not at all exclusive for those using Excel since Quatro-Pro (and Lotus?) is very similar and contains help files that translate from Excel parlance.
My biggest issue is lack of a section on mass spectroscopy. Skoog's own "Instrumental Analysis" text has a fine section on mass spec, but this text contains virtually no mention of the technique, in spite of the fact that it is an increasingly important technique for both quantitative and qualitative trace analysis. However, that's the only real negative point - this text is very good and useful for 2nd year level analytical courses. (P.S. students find it straightforward and clear as well.)
Rating: 5
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Rating: 5
Summary: A Worthy Alternative to Skoog and West's Fundamentals of...
Comment: This text is a worthy contender to the classic "Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry' by Skoog and West. I feel it is easier to read, and the examples given in the inserts should provide students with a "real world" need for the topics covered. The coverage is very similar to Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry. The example problems and homework problems are illustrative and challanging. The experiments presented in the final chapters are well documented. My only observations for improvement would be the use of more detailed analysis of some of the insert examples. For example, a battery technology that is discussed in a step by step fashion in terms of equilibria, balancing redox equations, and problem solving. Also, a modernization of laboratory experiments to include topics in biochemistry, food and environmental science would be helpful in any future editon.
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Title: Principles of Instrumental Analysis by Douglas A. Skoog, Timothy A. Nieman ISBN: 0030020786 Publisher: Brooks Cole Pub. Date: 03 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $140.95 |
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Title: Quantitative Chemical Analysis by Daniel C. Harris ISBN: 0716744643 Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company Pub. Date: 01 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $136.35 |
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Title: Schaum's Outline of Analytical Chemistry by Adon A Gordus ISBN: 0070237956 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Trade Pub. Date: 01 June, 1985 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (Saunders Golden Sunburst Series) by Douglas A. Skoog, Donald M. West, F. James Holler ISBN: 0030059380 Publisher: Harcourt Brace College Publishers Pub. Date: 25 August, 1995 List Price(USD): $118.95 |
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Title: Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) by Douglas A. Skoog ISBN: 0030355230 Publisher: Brooks Cole Pub. Date: 07 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $131.95 |
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