<p>I'm taking part in an independent study in the forthcoming school year and would be most appreciative for suggestions. Does "Chemistry - Sixth Edition" by Zumdahl & Zumdahl ring any bells and, if so, is this one of the best texts out there? Cheers.</p>
<p>Thats supposed to be one of the best. Also check out Chemistry by Raymond Chang.</p>
<p>Yeah our class uses Zumdahl too. I really don't like it though, especially the 5th edition. Many of the questions (the hard ones) aren't even shown in examples, and you have to resort to the solutions guide.</p>
<p>Zumdahl is great. Used it last year and got a 5 no problem.</p>
<p>I used Chemistry by Brown, Lemay and Bursten. I thought it was good also.</p>