General Chemistry

by Whitten, Kenneth W.; Davis, Raymond E.; Peck, Larry

• ISBN13: 9780030212147
• ISBN10: 0030212146
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-08-03
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

This best-selling text is summarized by "classic text, modern presentation." Its emphasis on fundamental skills and concepts and clearly explained problem-solving strategies continues to be a strength. The revision builds on the highly praised style and applications to everyday life that have earned this text a reputation as the voice of authority in general chemistry.

Table of Contents

1 The Foundations of Chemistry	1	(45)
2 Chemical Formulas and Composition Stoichiometry	46	(42)
3 Chemical Equations and Reaction Stoichiometry	88	(33)
4 Some Types of Chemical Reactions	121	(54)
5 The Structure of Atoms	175	(59)
6 Chemical Periodicity	234	(35)
7 Chemical Bonding	269	(36)
8 Molecular Structure and Covalent Bonding Theories	305	(47)
9 Molecular Orbitals in Chemical Bonding	352	(19)
10 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions I: Acids, Bases, and Salts	371	(28)
11 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions II: Calculations	399	(34)
12 Gases and the Kinetic-Molecular Theory	433	(50)
13 Liquids and Solids	483	(58)
14 Solutions	541	(49)
15 Chemical Thermodynamics	590	(56)
16 Chemical Kinetics	646	(61)
17 Chemical Equilibrium	707	(45)
18 Ionic Equilibria I: Acids and Bases	752	(40)
19 Ionic Equilibria II: Buffers and Titration Curves	792	(30)
20 Ionic Equilibria III: The Solubility Product Principle	822	(25)
21 Electrochemistry	847	(53)
22 Metals I: Metallurgy	900	(19)
23 Metals II: Properties and Reactions	919	(22)
24 Some Nonmetals and Metalloids	941	(30)
25 Coordination Compounds	971	(30)
26 Nuclear Chemistry	1001	(38)
27 Organic Chemistry I: Formulas, Names, and Properties	1039	(67)
28 Organic Chemistry II: Shapes, Selected Reactions, and Biopolymers	1106