General Chemistry: Atoms First
by John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay
2nd Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780321809261 |
| eText ISBN | 9780133556148 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2014 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 1104 |
General Chemistry: Atoms First, 2nd Edition is a foundational textbook published by Pearson that establishes chemical principles through an atomic perspective. The text introduces atomic structure and bonding before examining broader systems to help students understand how microscopic properties govern macroscopic behavior.
The volume addresses fundamental measurement tools, stoichiometry, and states of matter alongside thermochemistry, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium. It also explores electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and introductory organic and biological chemistry.
By presenting concepts grounded in real experimental data first rather than abstract theory alone, the textbook helps learners connect unobservable atomic phenomena to observable everyday matter without relying on rote memorization.
Table of Contents
Chapter 0: Chemical Tools: Experimentation and Measurement
Chapter 1: The Structure and Stability of Atoms
Chapter 2: Periodicity and the Electronic Structure Atomic Structure
Chapter 3: Atoms and Ionic Bonds
Chapter 4: Atoms and Covalent Bonds
Chapter 5: Covalent Bonds and Molecular Structure
Chapter 6: Chemical Arithmetic: Stoichiometry
Chapter 7: Reactions in Aqueous Solution
Chapter 8: Thermochemistry: Chemical Energy
Chapter 9: Gases: Their Properties and Behavior
Chapter 10: Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes
Chapter 11: Solutions and Their Properties
Chapter 12: The Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 13: Chemical Equilibrium,: The Extent of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 14: Aqueous Equilibria: Acids and Bases
Chapter 15: Applications of Aqueous Equilibria
Chapter 16: Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy, and Equilibrium
Chapter 17: Electrochemistry
Chapter 18: Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Water
Chapter 19: The Main-Group Elements
Chapter 20: Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
Chapter 21: Metals and Solid-State Materials
Chapter 22: Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 23: Organic and Biological Chemistry
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