TY - BOOK AU - Chang, Raymond, author. AU - Overby, Jason, author. TI - Chemistry SN - 9781260085310 AV - QD31.2 C456C 2019 PY - 0000///28 cm CY - xxx, 1079 pages, 52 variously numbered pages PB - illustrations (chiefly color), graphs KW - Chemistry KW - Textbooks N1 - includes index; Chemistry: the study of change -- Atoms, molecules, and ions -- Mass relationships in chemical reactions -- Reactions in aqueous solutions -- Gases -- Thermochemistry -- Quantum theory and the electronic structure of atoms -- Periodic relationships among the elements -- Chemical bonding I: basic concepts -- Chemical bonding II: molecular geometry and hybridization of atomic orbitals -- Intermolecular forces and liquids and solids -- Physical properties of solutions -- Chemical kinetics -- Chemical equilibrium -- Acids and bases -- Acid-base equilibria and solubility equilibria -- Entropy, free energy, and equilibrium -- Electrochemistry -- Nuclear chemistry -- Chemistry in the atmosphere -- Metallurgy and the chemistry of metals -- Nonmetallic elements and their compounds -- Transition metals chemistry and coordination compounds -- Organic chemistry -- Synthetic and natural organic polymers N2 - Chang's best-selling general chemistry textbook takes a traditional approach and is often considered a student and teacher favorite. The book features a straightforward, clear writing style and proven problem-solving strategies. It continues the tradition of providing a firm foundation in chemical concepts and principles while presenting a broad range of topics in a clear, concise manner ER -