Includes index.

Chapter 1: Chemistry: The Study of Change Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions Chapter 3: Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions Chapter 4: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Chapter 5: Gases Chapter 6: Thermochemistry Chapter 7: Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms Chapter 8: Periodic Relationships Among the Elements Chapter 9: Chemical Bonding I: Basic Concepts Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Geometry and Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals Chapter 11: Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids Chapter 12: Physical Properties of Solutions Chapter 13: Chemical Kinetics Chapter 14: Chemical Equilibrium Chapter 15: Acids and Bases Chapter 16: Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria Chapter 17: Entropy, Free Energy, and Equilibrium Chapter 18: Electrochemistry Chapter 19: Nuclear Chemistry Chapter 20: Chemistry in the Atmosphere Chapter 21: Metallurgy and the Chemistry of Metals Chapter 22: Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds Chapter 23: Transition Metals Chemistry and Coordination Compounds Chapter 24: Organic Chemistry Chapter 25: Synthetic and Natural Organic Polymers Appendixes 1 Derivation of the Names of the Elements 2 Units for the Gas Constant 3 Thermodynamic Data at 1 atm and 25 degrees C 4 Mathematical Operations

Featuring problem-solving strategies, this book provides a firm foundation in chemical concepts and principles while presenting a broad range of topics in a clear, concise manner.