Introductory chemistry for today

Synopsis

1. Matter, Measurements, and Calculations. 2. Atoms and Molecules. 3. Electronic Structure and the Periodic Law. 4. Forces Between Particles. 5. Chemical Reactions. 6. The States of Matter. 7. Solutions and Colloids. 8. Reaction Rates and Equilibrium. 9. Acids, Bases, and Salts. 10. Radioactivity and Nuclear Processes. 11. Organic Compounds: Alkanes. Appendix A The International System of Measurements. Appendix B Answers to Even-Numbered End-of-Chapter Exercises. Appendix C Solutions to Learning Checks. Glossary. Index.