Brown T.L., LeMay H.E., Bursten B.E., Murphy C.J., Woodward P.M. Chemistry: The Central Science

12th Edition. - Pearson Education, 2012. - 1195 p. - Trusted, innovative, and calibrated, Chemistry: The Central Science has helped millions of students understand and succeed in general chemistry. Its unrivaled problems, scientific accuracy, and clarity are maintained in this new edition, which is the book’s biggest revision to date. In the Twelfth Edition, every word and piece of art has been studied for effectiveness. Based on feedback from students like you, this revision reflects the unparalleled expertise of its author team; each chapter has been updated and streamlined to remove any content not proven to increase student comprehension. Joined in this edition by new co-author Patrick Woodward, the book’s solid authorship gains a fresh, new perspective yet maintains its unified, consistent voice.Chemical Applications and EssaysA Student's Guide to Using this Text
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Introduction: Matter and Measurement
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations
Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
Thermochemistry
Electronic Structure of Atoms
Periodic Properties of the Elements
Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories
Gases
Intermolecular Forces, Liquids, and Solids
Modern Materials
Properties of Solutions
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Equilibrium
Acid-Base Equilibria
Additional Aspects of Equilibria
Chemistry of the Environment
Chemical Thermodynamics
Electrochemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Chemistry of the Nonmetals
Metals and Metallurgy
Chemistry of Coordination Compounds
The Chemistry of Life: Organic and Biological Chemistry
Appendices
Answers to Selected ExercisesPhoto/Art Credits