There are three official ways to obtain the required text book for this course.

(1)  Obtaining the hard cover text directly from the NAU Bookstore or other textbook outlets in town or on the web.


Electronic versions of the book (eBook) are available in two formats at approximately half the cost of a new printed text.   Direct Online Viewing and Complete Digital Download.  Students may chose either option depending on their circumstances (e.g., do not own a computer, but have access to the internet).   However, there are restrictions on the usage of these texts. (For example, 360 days usage only for the text priced on CourseSmart or the VitalSources restriction of only allowing  printing of 2 pages and copying of 2 pages at a time.)

(2)  Direct Online Viewing versions of the textbook are available at   www.coursesmart.com. 

(3)  Complete Digital Downloads of the text are available at  http://textbooks.vitalsource.com. 

The three links below provide additional information and instructions about loading an eText.

Overview on eBooks - Both Options

How to Purchase an e-text in CourseSmart

How to Purchase an e-text in VITALSOURCE


Note: When purchasing an eText, the publisher recommends you enter the ISBN number (verses the author's name) to ensure you are getting the 9th edition.  Chang, Chemistry, 9/e, 2007 ISBN: 0072980605