Written for students beginning a formal study of chemistry, this volume
encompasses many different topics in and approaches to introductory chemistry.
Chapters are devoted to topics such as the atom, elements and the periodic
table, bonding, equilibrium and kinetics, solutions, acids and bases, and
chemical reactions. Several chapters discuss broad areas of chemistry including
organic chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, and industrial
chemistry. Illustrations and diagrams help the student understand chemical
structures and reactions, and numerous tables present a wealth of reference
information.
The historical developments of chemical concepts are traced, and biographical
information is provided on key individuals responsible for the development of
modern chemistry. Appendices include an extensive