General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts

The sixth edition of General Chemistry continues the tradition of presenting only the material that is essential for a one-year general chemistry course. It strikes a balance between theory and application by incorporating real-world examples; helping students visualize the three-dimensional atomic and molecular structures that are the basis of chemical activity; and developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Although the sixth edition incorporates many impressive features, such as macro to micro artwork, animations correlated to the text, and hand-sketched worked examples, General Chemistry is still 200 to 300 pages shorter and much less expensive than other two-semester textbooks. Dr. Chang’s concise-but-thorough approach will appeal to efficiency-minded instructors and value-conscious students.

Table of Contents:
1 Introduction2 Atoms, Molecules, and Ions3 Stoichiometry4 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions5 Gases6 Energy Relationships in Chemical Reactions7 The Electronic Structure of Atoms8 The Periodic Table9 Chemical Bonding I: The Covalent Bond10 Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Geometry and Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals11 Introduction to Organic Chemistry12 Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids13 Physical Properties of Solutions14 Chemical Kinetics15 Chemical Equilibrium16 Acids and Bases17 Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria18 Thermodynamics19 Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry20 The Chemistry of Coordination Compounds21 Nuclear Chemistry22 Organic Polymers--Synthetic and NaturalAppendix 1 Units for the Gas ConstantAppendix 2 Selected Thermodynamic Data at 1 atm and 25 degrees CentigradeAppendix 3 Mathematical OperationsAppendix 4 The Elements and the Derivation of Their Names and Symbols

About the Author :
Raymond Chang received his B.Sc in chemistry from London University, and his Ph.D. in chemistry from Yale University. After doing postdoctoral research at Washington University and teaching for a year at Hunter College, he joined the Chemistry Department of Williams College. He wrote books on physical chemistry, industrial chemistry, and physical science. Jason Overby received his B.S. in chemistry and political science from the University of Tennessee at Martin, his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Vanderbilt University, and conducted postdoctoral research at Dartmouth College. Since joining the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the College of Charleston, Jason has taught courses from general chemistry to advanced inorganic chemistry, and conducts research with undergraduates. He is interested in integrating technology into the classroom, with a particular focus on adaptive learning.