Chemistry

This text is] intended for use in the introductory chemistry course taken by students of chemistry, biology, geology, physics, engineering, and related subjects. Although some background in high school science is assumed, no specific knowledge of topics in chemistry is presupposed. [The text's] aim is to convey to students the dynamic and changing aspects of chemistry in the modern world ... This text provides student with an understanding of fundamental concepts of chemistry; their ability to solve problems is based on this understanding.-To the instructor.

Originally published: Belmont, CA : Thomson Brooks/Cole, ©2007. 8th ed.

Foundations of chemistry -- Chemical formulas and composition stoichiometry -- Chemical equations and reaction stoichiometry -- Some types of chemical reactions -- Structure of atoms -- Chemical periodicity -- Chemical bonding -- Molecular structure and covalent bonding theories -- Molecular orbitals in chemical bonding -- Reactions in aqueous solutions I, acids, bases, and salts -- Reactions in aqueous solutions II, calculations -- Gases and the kinetic-molecular theory -- Liquids and solids -- Solutions -- Chemical thermodynamics -- Chemical kinetics --Chemical equilibrium -- Ionic equilibria I, acids and bases -- Ionic equilibria II, buffers and titration curves -- Ionic equilibria III, the solubility product principle -- Electrochemistry -- Metal I, metallurgy -- Metals II, properties and reactions -- Some nonmetals and metalloids -- Coordination compounds -- Nuclear chemistry -- Organic chemistry I, formulas, names, and properties -- Organic chemistry II, shapes, selected reactions, and biopolymers -- Appendixes: Some mathematical operations, Electronic configurations of the atoms of the elements; Common units, equivalences, and conversion factors; Physical constants; Some ph…