Introduction to chemistry

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hein, Morris (Author), Arena, Susan , 1951- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey ; Chichester : John Wiley & Sons , c2010
Edition:13th ed., International student
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. An introduction to chemistry
  • 2. Standards for measurement
  • 3. Elements and compounds
  • 4. Properties of matter
  • 5. Early atomic theory and structure
  • 6. Nomenclature of inorganic compounds
  • 7. Quantitative composition of compounds
  • 8. Chemical equations
  • 9. Calculations from chemical equations
  • 10. Modern atomic theory and the periodic table
  • 11. Chemical bonds: the formation of compounds from atoms
  • 12. The gaseous state of matter
  • 13. Properties of liquids
  • 14. Solutions
  • 15. Acids, bases, and salts
  • 16. Chemical equilibrium
  • 17. Oxidation-reduction
  • 18. Nuclear chemistry
  • 19. Introduction to organic chemistry
  • 20. Introduction to biochemistry