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General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applicationsis recognized for its superior problems, lucid writing, and precision of argument. This updated and expanded edition retains the popular and innovative features of previous editions-including Feature Problems,follow-up Integrative and Practice Exercisesto accompany every in-chapter Example,and Focus Onapplication boxes, as well as new Keep in Mindmarginal notes.Topics covered include atoms and the atomic theory, chemical compounds and reactions, gases, Thermochemistry, electrons in atoms, chemical bonding, liquids, solids, and intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, principles of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, representative and transitional elements, and nuclear and organic chemistry.For individuals interested in a broad overview of chemical principles and applications.

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Preface
Studentrsquo;s Guide to Using this Text
Matterndash;Its Properties and Measurement
The Scientific Method
Properties of Matter
Classification of Matter
Measurement of Matter: SI (Metric) Units
Density and Percent Composition: Their Use in Problem Solving
Uncertainties in Scientific Measurements
Significant Figures Focus on The Scientific Method at Work: Polywater Summary Integrative Example Exercises Integrative and Advanced Exercises Feature Problems Self Assessment Questions eMedia Exercises
Atoms and the Atomic Theory
Early Chemical Discoveries and the Atomic Theory
Electrons and Other Discoveries in Atomic Physics
The Nuclear Atom
Chemical Elements
Atomic Masses
Introduction to the Periodic Table
The Concept of the Mole and the Avogadro Constant
Using the Mole Concept in Calculations Focus on Occurrence and Abundances of the Elements Summary Integrative Example Exercises Integrative and Advanced Exercises Feature Problems Self Assessment Questions eMedia Exercises
Chemical Compounds
Types of Chemical Compounds and Their Formulas
The Mole Concept and Chemical Compounds
Composition of Chemical Compounds
Oxidation States: A Useful Tool in Describing Chemical Compounds
Naming Compounds: Organic and Inorganic Compounds
Names and Formulas of Inorganic Compounds
Names and Formulas of Organic Compounds Focus on Mass Spectrometryndash;Determining Molecular Formulas Summary Integrative Example Exercises
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