General Chemistry

Chemistry and the Scientific MethodAtoms and MoleculesInterchapter A: Elemental Etymology The Periodic Table and Chemical PeriodicityInterchapter B: A Brief History of the Periodic TableEarly Quantum TheoryThe Quantum Theory and Atomic StructureInterchapter C: Hydrogen and OxygenIonic Bonds and CompoundsInterchapter D: The Alkali MetalsLewis Formulas Interchapter E: NitrogenPrediction of Molecular Geometries Interchapter F: Saturated HydrocarbonsCovalent Bonding Interchapter G: Unsaturated HydrocarbonsChemical ReactivityInterchapter H: Aromatic HydrocarbonsChemical Calculations Interchapter I: The Main Group MetalsChemical Calculations for Solutions Interchapter J: SulfurProperties of Gases Interchapter K: The Noble GasesThermochemistry Interchapter L: Sources of EnergyLiquids and Solids Interchapter M: Carbon and SiliconColligative Properties of Solutions Interchapter N: PhosporusChemical Kinetics: Rate Laws Interchapter O: RadiochemistryChemical Kinetics: Mechanisms Interchapter P: Alcohols, Aldehydes and KetonesChemical Equilibrium Interchapter Q: The HalogensThe Properties of Acids and Bases Interchapter R: Carboxylic AcidsBuffers and the Titration of Acids and Bases Interchapter S: Synthetic PolymersSolubility and Precipitation Reactions Interchapter T: Biochemical PolymersChemical ThermodynamicsOxidation-Reduction Reactions Electrochemistry Interchapter U: BatteriesThe Chemistry of the Transition MetalsAppendices A-IIndex

DONALD MCQUARRIE is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, USA. Over a long and distinguished career he has published a number of landmark chemistry books and textbooks. PETER A. ROCK University of California, Davis, USA.ETHAN B. GALLOGLY Santa Monica College, USA.

'McQuarrie's book is extremely well-written, the order of topics is logical, and it does a great job with both introductory material and more advanced concepts. Students of all skill levels will be able to learn from this book.' - Mark Kearley, Florida State University, USA