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Well-known and respected for its clear writing style and emphasis on fundamentals, An Introduction to Physical Science is a survey of the physical sciences--physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology--for non-science majors. This text gives instructors the flexibility to teach from approaches that range from highly descriptive to highly quantitative. Spotlight On feature uses figures, photos, or flowcharts to visually summarize a section or chapter. Applying Your Knowledge questions, at the end of each chapter, tap into the practical applications of material.

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• Preface(p. xi)
• 1 Measurement(p. 1)
• 1.1 The Senses(p. 2)
• 1.2 Introduction to the Scientific Method(p. 2)
• 1.3 Standard Units and Systems of Units(p. 4)
• 1.4 More on the Metric System(p. 7)
• 1.5 Derived Units and Conversion Factors(p. 10)
• 1.6 Significant Figures(p. 15)
• 1.7 Powers-of-10 (Scientific) Notation(p. 16)
• 1.8 Approach to Problem Solving(p. 18)
• 2 Motion(p. 24)
• 2.1 Defining Motion(p. 25)
• 2.2 Speed and Velocity(p. 25)
• 2.3 Acceleration(p. 29)
• 2.4 Acceleration in Uniform Circular Motion(p. 34)
• 2.5 Projectile Motion(p. 36)
• 3 Force and Motion(p. 43)
• 3.1 Newton's First Law of Motion(p. 44)
• 3.2 Newton's Second Law of Motion(p. 47)
• 3.3 Newton's Third Law of Motion(p. 51)
• 3.4 Newton's Law of Gravitation(p. 53)
• 3.5 Momentum(p. 59)
• 4 Work and Energy(p. 69)
• 4.1 Work(p. 70)
• 4.2 Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy(p. 72)
• 4.3 Conservation of Energy(p. 76)
• 4.4 Power(p. 78)
• 4.5 Forms and Sources of Energy(p. 80)
• 5 Temperature and Heat(p. 92)
• 5.1 Temperature(p. 93)
• 5.2 Heat(p. 95)
• 5.3 Specific Heat and Latent Heat(p. 96)
• 5.4 Heat Transfer(p. 103)
• 5.5 Phases of Matter(p. 105)
• 5.6 The Kinetic Theory of Gases(p. 107)
• 5.7 Thermodynamics(p. 110)
• 6 Waves(p. 121)
• 6.1 Wave Properties(p. 122)
• 6.2 Electromagnetic Waves(p. 125)
• 6.3 Sound Waves(p. 127)
• 6.4 The Doppler Effect(p. 133)
• 6.5 Standing Waves and Resonance(p. 134)
• 7 Wave Effects and Optics(p. 139)
• 7.1 Reflection(p. 140)
• 7.2 Refraction and Dispersion(p. 141)
• 7.3 Polarization(p. 150)
• 7.4 Diffraction and Interference(p. 152)
• 7.5 Spherical Mirrors(p. 158)
• 7.6 Lenses(p. 163)
• 8 Electricity and Magnetism(p. 172)
• 8.1 Electric Charge and Current(p. 173)
• 8.2 Voltage and Electrical Power(p. 178)
• 8.3 Simple Electric Circuits and Electrical Safety(p. 181)
• 8.4 Magnetism(p. 187)
• 8.5 Electromagnetism(p. 192)
• 9 Atomic Physics(p. 204)
• 9.1 Early Concepts of the Atom(p. 205)
• 9.2 The Dual Nature of Light(p. 206)
• 9.3 Bohr Theory of the Hydrogen Atom(p. 210)
• 9.4 Microwave Ovens, X-Rays, and Lasers(p. 217)
• 9.5 Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle(p. 222)
• 9.6 Matter Waves(p. 223)
• 9.7 The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom(p. 225)
• 10 Nuclear Physics(p. 232)
• 10.1 Symbols of the Elements(p. 233)
• 10.2 The Atomic Nucleus(p. 233)
• 10.3 Radioactivity and Half-Life(p. 239)
• 10.4 Nuclear Reactions(p. 246)
• 10.5 Nuclear Fission(p. 249)
• 10.6 Nuclear Fusion(p. 254)
• 10.7 Biological Effects of Radiation(p. 258)
• 11 The Chemical Elements(p. 265)
• 11.1 Classification of Matter(p. 266)
• 11.2 Discovery of the Elements(p. 269)
• 11.3 Occurrence of the Elements(p. 271)
• 11.4 The Periodic Table(p. 275)
• 11.5 Naming Compounds(p. 281)
• 11.6 Groups of Elements(p. 283)
• 12 Chemical Bonding(p. 293)
• 12.1 Law of Conservation of Mass(p. 294)
• 12.2 Law of Definite Proportions(p. 294)
• 12.3 Dalton's Atomic Theory(p. 297)
• 12.4 Ionic Bonding(p. 298)
• 12.5 Covalent Bonding(p. 305)
• 12.6 Hydrogen Bonding(p. 314)
• 13 Chemical Reactions(p. 321)
• 13.1 Balancing Chemical Equations(p. 322)
• 13.2 Energy and Rate of Reaction(p. 325)
• 13.3 Acids and Bases(p. 331)
• 13.4 Single-Replacement Reactions(p. 339)
• 13.5 Avogadro's Number(p. 344)
• 14 Organic Chemistry(p. 349)
• 14.1 Bonding in Organic Compounds(p. 350)
• 14.2 Aromatic Hydrocarbons(p. 351)
• 14.3 Aliphatic Hydrocarbons(p. 352)
• 14.4 Derivatives of Hydrocarbons(p. 359)
• 14.5 Synthetic Polymers(p. 369)
• 15 The Solar System(p. 380)
• 15.1 The Solar System: An Overview(p. 381)
• 15.2 The Planet Earth(p. 388)
• 15.3 The Terrestrial Planets(p. 392)
• 15.4 The Jovian Planets and Pluto(p. 398)
• 15.5 Other Solar System Objects(p. 407)
• 15.6 The Origin of the Solar System(p. 411)
• 15.7 Other Planetary Systems(p. 413)
• 16 Place and Time(p. 421)
• 16.1 Cartesian Coordinates(p. 422)
• 16.2 Latitude and Longitude(p. 422)
• 16.3 Time(p. 425)
• 16.4 The Seasons(p. 432)
• 16.5 Precession of Earth's Axis(p. 435)
• 16.6 The Calendar(p. 436)
• 17 The Moon(p. 443)
• 17.1 General Features(p. 444)
• 17.2 Composition and History of the Moon(p. 446)
• 17.3 Lunar Motions(p. 449)
• 17.4 Phases of the Moon(p. 450)
• 17.5 Eclipses(p. 454)
• 17.6 Ocean Tides(p. 457)
• 18 The Universe(p. 466)
• 18.1 The Sun(p. 467)
• 18.2 The Celestial Sphere(p. 472)
• 18.3 Stars(p. 474)
• 18.4 Gravitational Collapse and Black Holes(p. 482)
• 18.5 Galaxies(p. 484)
• 18.6 Quasars(p. 489)
• 18.7 Cosmology(p. 490)
• 19 The Atmosphere(p. 500)
• 19.1 Composition and Structure(p. 501)
• 19.2 Atmospheric Energy Content(p. 505)
• 19.3 Atmospheric Measurements and Observations(p. 508)
• 19.4 Air Motion(p. 518)
• 19.5 Clouds(p. 522)
• 20 Atmospheric Effects(p. 530)
• 20.1 Condensation and Precipitation(p. 531)
• 20.2 Air Masses(p. 533)
• 20.3 Storms(p. 536)
• 20.4 Atmospheric Pollution(p. 545)
• 20.5 Pollution and Climate(p. 550)
• 21 Minerals and Rocks(p. 557)
• 21.1 Minerals(p. 558)
• 21.2 Rocks(p. 562)
• 21.3 Igneous Rocks(p. 565)
• 21.4 Igneous Activity(p. 569)
• 21.5 Sedimentary Rocks(p. 576)
• 21.6 Metamorphic Rocks(p. 581)
• 22 Structural Geology(p. 587)
• 22.1 Continental Drift and Seafloor Spreading(p. 588)
• 22.2 Plate Tectonics(p. 591)
• 22.3 Earthquakes and Earth's Interior(p. 595)
• 22.4 Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building(p. 605)
• 23 Surface Processes(p. 613)
• 23.1 Weathering(p. 614)
• 23.2 Erosion(p. 616)
• 23.3 Groundwater(p. 624)
• 23.4 Shoreline and Seafloor Topography(p. 627)
• 24 Geologic Time(p. 633)
• 24.1 Fossils(p. 634)
• 24.2 Relative Geologic Time(p. 636)
• 24.3 Radiometric Dating(p. 640)
• 24.4 The Age of Earth(p. 644)
• 24.5 The Geologic Time Scale(p. 646)
• Appendixes
• I The Seven Base Units of the International System of Units (SI)(p. 1)
• II Solving Mathematical Problems in Science(p. 1)
• III Equation Rearrangement(p. 2)
• IV Analysis of Units(p. 6)
• V Positive and Negative Numbers(p. 7)
• VI Powers-of-10 Notation(p. 8)
• VII Significant Figures(p. 10)
• VIII Psychrometric Tables(p. 12)
• Glossary(p. 14)
• Photo Credits(p. 31)
• Index(p. 1)