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Textbook editions

I am taking chemistry this year, and we were told to buy the books in advance. Somehow, I bought the 8th edition, and he wanted the 7th. How will this effect me by having a newer edition? We have to do the chapter reviews as homework. Will they be different problems?

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    I don't think that it would be a problem but you might want to double check with your professor. Has your semester started yet? There's usually a period of 2 or 3 weeks where you can return books. Good luck!

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    I emailed my professor for micro. The book was 11th edition...$197

    I asked if I could by a 9th edition and he said yes. I bought it on Amazon for $2.00 + $3.99 shipping! MUCH BETTER!!!

    He said no problem! I also used a 2 version from CHM that was 2 versions back...it just had a different cover.

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    Check in with your professor of course but I have found (my own experience entirely) that from edition to edition very few things change!

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    Nine times out of ten there's only a couple page differences in the different editions--nothing major, but you should still check with your professor to make sure it's ok.

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    "New Editions" are essentially the way textbook companies rip off students. :)

    If you can get away with an older edition, that's always best and cheapest. The only differences are probably just page numbers and pictures. I don't know why you'd have any trouble with the newest edition, though.

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    "New Editions" are essentially the way textbook companies rip off students. :)

    If you can get away with an older edition, that's always best and cheapest. The only differences are probably just page numbers and pictures. I don't know why you'd have any trouble with the newest edition, though.

    Really depends on the text. For example, pharmacology texts can change significantly between versions.

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    Touche. Definitely check in with your professor.

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