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Introductory Chemistry: Atoms First, 5th edition

  • Steve Russo, 
  • Michael E. Silver

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  • Applications include broad examples from nutrition and the atmosphere, as well as specific examples such as DNA modification and corrosion to depict chemistry. 
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Published by Pearson (August 1st 2021) - Copyright © 2015

ISBN-13: 9780137614806

Subject: Chemistry

Category: Introduction to Chemistry

Table of contents

  1. What is Chemistry?
  2. The Numerical Side of Chemistry
  3. The Evolution of Atomic Theory
  4. The Modern Model of the Atom
  5. Chemical Bonding and Nomenclature
  6. The Shape of Molecules
  7. Intermolecular Forces and the Phases of Matter
  8. Chemical Reactions
  9. Stoichiometry and the Mole
  10. Electron Transfer in Chemical Reactions
  11. What If There Were No Intermolecular Forces? The Ideal Gas
  12. Solutions
  13. When Reactants Turn into Products
  14. Chemical Equilibrium
  15. Electrolytes, Acids, and Bases
  16. Nuclear Chemistry
  17. The Chemistry of Carbon
  18. Synthetic and Biological Polymers

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