Chang's best-selling general chemistry textbook takes a traditional approach and is often considered a student and teacher favorite. The book features a straightforward, clear writing style and proven problem-solving strategies. It continues the tradition of providing a firm foundation in chemical concepts and principles while presenting a broad range of topics in a clear, concise manner.
1 Chemistry: The Study of Change
2 Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
3 Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions
4 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
5 Gases
6 Thermochemistry
7 Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms
8 Periodic Relationships Among the Elements
9 Chemical Bonding I: Basic Concepts
10 Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Geometry and Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals
11 Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids
12 Physical Properties of Solutions
13 Chemical Kinetics
14 Chemical Equilibrium
15 Acids and Bases
16 Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria
17 Entropy, Free Energy, and Equilibrium
18 Electrochemistry
19 Nuclear Chemistry
20 Chemistry in the Atmosphere
21 Metallurgy and the Chemistry of Metals
22 Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds
23 Transition Metals Chemistry and Coordination Compounds
24 Organic Chemistry
25 Synthetic and Natural Organic Polymers
Appendix 1 Derivation of the Names of the Elements
Appendix 2 Units for the Gas Constant
Appendix 3 Thermodynamic Data at 1 atm and 25 degrees C
Appendix 4 Mathematical Operations


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