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An Introduction to Physical Science 12th edition

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James Shipman, Jerry Wilson, and Aaron Todd
Publisher: Brooks/Cole

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Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Measurement
    • 1: Exercises (19)
    • 1: Short Answer (18)
    • 1: Extra Problems (1)
    • 1: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 1: Multiple Choice Questions (12)

  • Chapter 2: Motion
    • 2: Exercises (20)
    • 2: Short Answer (16)
    • 2: Extra Problems
    • 2: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 2: Multiple Choice Questions (12)

  • Chapter 3: Force and Motion
    • 3: Exercises (23)
    • 3: Applying Your Knowledge (14)
    • 3: Extra Problems (1)
    • 3: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 3: Multiple Choice Questions (14)

  • Chapter 4: Work and Energy
    • 4: Exercises (26)
    • 4: Short Answer (18)
    • 4: Extra Problems (1)
    • 4: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 4: Multiple Choice Questions (14)

  • Chapter 5: Temperature and Heat
    • 5: Exercises (22)
    • 5: Short Answer (18)
    • 5: Extra Problems
    • 5: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 5: Multiple Choice Questions (12)

  • Chapter 6: Waves
    • 6: Exercises (18)
    • 6: Short Answer (16)
    • 6: Extra Problems
    • 6: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 6: Multiple Choice Questions (13)

  • Chapter 7: Optics and Wave Effects
    • 7: Exercises (17)
    • 7: Short Answer (4)
    • 7: Extra Problems (2)
    • 7: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 7: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 8: Electricity and Magnetism
    • 8: Exercises (27)
    • 8: Short Answer (14)
    • 8: Extra Problems
    • 8: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 8: Multiple Choice Questions (13)

  • Chapter 9: Atomic Physics
    • 9: Exercises (12)
    • 9: Short Answer (11)
    • 9: Extra Problems
    • 9: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 9: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 10: Nuclear Physics
    • 10: Exercises (18)
    • 10: Short Answer (4)
    • 10: Extra Problems (2)
    • 10: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 10: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 11: The Chemical Elements
    • 11: Exercises (21)
    • 11: Short Answer (15)
    • 11: Extra Problems
    • 11: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 11: Multiple Choice Questions (12)

  • Chapter 12: Chemical Bonding
    • 12: Exercises (26)
    • 12: Short Answer (17)
    • 12: Extra Problems
    • 12: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 12: Multiple Choice Questions (12)

  • Chapter 13: Chemical Reactions
    • 13: Exercises (17)
    • 13: Short Answer (6)
    • 13: Extra Problems
    • 13: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 13: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 14: Organic Chemistry
    • 14: Exercises (16)
    • 14: Short Answer (7)
    • 14: Extra Problems
    • 14: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 14: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 15: Place and Time
    • 15: Exercises (22)
    • 15: Short Answer (1)
    • 15: Extra Problems (1)
    • 15: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 15: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 16: The Solar System
    • 16: Exercises (8)
    • 16: Short Answer (16)
    • 16: Extra Problems
    • 16: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 16: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 17: Moons and Small Solar System Bodies
    • 17: Exercises (9)
    • 17: Short Answer (15)
    • 17: Extra Problems
    • 17: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 17: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 18: The Universe
    • 18: Exercises (7)
    • 18: Short Answer (15)
    • 18: Extra Problems (6)
    • 18: Applying Your Knowledge (4)
    • 18: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 19: The Atmosphere
    • 19: Exercises (11)
    • 19: Short Answer (14)
    • 19: Extra Problems
    • 19: Applying Your Knowledge (1)
    • 19: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 20: Atmospheric Effects
    • 20: Exercises (5)
    • 20: Short Answer (24)
    • 20: Extra Problems
    • 20: Applying Your Knowledge (4)
    • 20: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 21: Structural Geology and Plate Tectonics
    • 21: Exercises
    • 21: Short Answer (24)
    • 21: Extra Problems (4)
    • 21: Applying Your Knowledge (5)
    • 21: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 22: Minerals, Rocks, and Volcanoes
    • 22: Exercises
    • 22: Short Answer (20)
    • 22: Extra Problems (7)
    • 22: Applying Your Knowledge (2)
    • 22: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 23: Surface Processes
    • 23: Exercises
    • 23: Short Answer (23)
    • 23: Extra Problems (3)
    • 23: Applying Your Knowledge (3)
    • 23: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Chapter 24: Geologic Time
    • 24: Exercises (5)
    • 24: Short Answer (21)
    • 24: Extra Problems (8)
    • 24: Applying Your Knowledge
    • 24: Multiple Choice Questions

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