Chemistry

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 Change2 Atoms, Molecules, and Ions3 Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions4 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions5 Gases6 Thermochemistry7 Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms8 Periodic Relationships Among the Elements9 Chemical Bonding I: Basic Concepts10 Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Geometry and Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals11 Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids12 Physical Properties of Solutions13 Chemical Kinetics14 Chemical Equilibrium15 Acids and Bases16 Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria17 Entropy, Free Energy, and Equilibrium18 Electrochemistry19 Nuclear Chemistry20 Chemistry in the Atmosphere21 Metallurgy and the Chemistry of Metals22 Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds 23 Transition Metals Chemistry and Coordination Compounds24 Organic Chemistry25 Synthetic and Natural Organic PolymersAppendix 1 Derivation of the Names of the ElementsAppendix 2 Units for the Gas ConstantAppendix 3 Thermodynamic Data at 1 atm and 25 degrees CAppendix 4 Mathematical Operations