New Authors, David Alberg and Gretchen Hofmeister
Gretchen Hofmeister (Carleton College) brings a Ph.D. in organometallic chemistry, which is becoming ubiquitous in chemical research. Dave Alberg (Carleton College) an organic chemist, provides additional expertise and experience in the organic chemistry lab. Both authors have helped revive the writing in the book while adding new examples and pitfalls to avoid.New Glassware Icons
The icons distinguish the three different types of glassware and make it easier for students to locate the information they need.New Part 6 Designing and Carrying Out Organic Experiments
Already a strength of the book, this part now includes expanded coverage of guided inquiry and more open-ended lab work.New Sources of Confusion and Common Pitfalls Sections
Found in most chapters, these sections call attention to many common mistakes students make in the lab and advise on how to avoid them. New Simple Examples
Each basic technique now includes a simple example to help demonstrate to students when each is used.Increased Coverage of Acid-Base Chemistry in Part 3
This edition gives students a stronger introduction to the acid-base chemistry that is important for understanding chemical reactions.New End-of-Chapter Questions
Questions are now included after every chapter to help students grasp the content and master the techniques.