Chemistry in Context: 2024 Release

Developed by the American Chemical Society, Chemistry in Context: 2024 Release is an issues-based chemistry textbook tailored for non-science majors. The volume establishes foundational chemical principles on a need-to-know basis, enabling readers to evaluate complex technological and societal issues.

Instruction synthesizes physical, environmental, and biological sciences across clear thematic arcs. Initial sections examine environmental systems, covering air quality, solar radiation, global warming, climate change, and water resources. The core coverage then transitions to energy generation and material properties, addressing combustion energy, alternative fuels, energy storage systems, and polymers and plastics. Remaining units center on biological science, focusing on health and medicine, nutrition, and genetic engineering.

Digital web-based simulations allow learners to alter variables and analyze chemical properties through active online practice. By connecting abstract concepts to everyday society, the text provides non-science majors with direct support and practical learning value in general education chemistry courses.