Chemistry: A Fundamental Overview of Essential Principles

Written in a straightforward style and tailored to majors and non-majors alike Chemistry: A Fundamental Overview of Essential Principles gives readers a comprehensive introduction to contemporary topics in the discipline.. The book is directed to the development of analytical problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills in a manner that is accessible to a variety of students from various courses of study. Students will learn about the structure of matter compounds and formulas the mole chemical equations and stoichiometry. The first half of the book covers solutions and aqueous chemistry gases atomic structure and molecular geometry. Later chapters take a deeper dive into essential topics necessary for STEM majors such as intermolecular forces chemical equilibrium acids and bases thermochemistry electrochemistry and kinetics as well as organic chemistry and biochemistry. Additionally comprehensive homework problem sets allow students to reinforce and apply the concepts covered in each chapter.. Chemistry is a highly effective instructional text that meets the needs of a broad student population. Its expansive coverage of the subject matter and inclusion of specialized topics make it appropriate for general chemistry I and II. However it is also ideal for one-semester introductory or survey courses.