The most comprehensive book available on the subject, Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 11th Edition continues its tradition of fostering the development of problem-solving skills, featuring numerous examples and coverage of current applications. Skillfully anticipating areas of difficulty and pacing the material accordingly, this readable work provides clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts as well as the right mix of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. An emphasis on real-world topics lets readers clearly see how the chemistry will apply to their career.Chapter 1 An Introduction to Chemistry 1
Chapter 2 Standards for Measurement 5
Chapter 3 Elements and Compounds 20
Chapter 4 Properties of Matter 27
Chapter 5 Early Atomic Theory and Structure 35
Chapter 6 Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds 43
Chapter 7 Quantitative Composition of Compound 51
Chapter 8 Chemical Equations 83
Chapter 9 Calculations from Chemical Equations 92
Chapter 10 Modern Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table 114
Chapter 11 Chemical Bonds: The Formation of Compounds from Atoms 124
Chapter 12 The Gaseous State of Matter 136
Chapter 13 Liquids 159
Chapter 14 Solutions 172
Chapter 15 Acids, Bases, and Salts 197
Chapter 16 Chemical Equilibrium 220
Chapter 17 Oxidation-Reduction 246
Chapter 18 Nuclear Chemistry 271
Chapter 19 Organic Chemistry: Saturated Hydrocarbons 283
Chapter 20 Unsaturated Hydrocarbons 295
Chapter 21 Polymers: Macromolecules 311
Chapter 22 Alcohols, Ethers, Phenols, and Thiols 319
Chapter 23 Aldehydesls½