this textbook has been developed
and arranged to provide a logical progression from fundamental to more advanced
concepts of chemical science. Topics are introduced within the context of
familiar experiences whenever possible treated with an appropriate rigor to satisfy the intellect of the learner, and
reinforced in subsequent discussions of related content. Topics covered
includes: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions, Thermochemistry, Stoichiometry of Chemical
Reactions, Composition of Substances and Solutions, Electronic Structures
and Periodic Properties of Elements, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry,
Advanced Theories of Covalent Bonding, Gases, Liquids and Solids, Solutions and
Colloids, Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Fundamental Equilibrium Concepts, Equilibria
of Other Reaction Classes, Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry and nuclear
Chemistry.
This note is
just right for one beginning to embark on his journey in chemistry. The coverage
includes such wide-ranging topics as structure of matter, chemical elements, and
chemical compounds. Major areas include introduction to chemical reactions,
acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, and energy changes in the
reactions. Further explained, the note is to define unit conversions, chemical
calculations, and modern atomic theory through molecular structure and solution
dynamics, besides introducing organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nuclear
chemistry for a broad basis. The note is helpful because it provides a
foundational outline for students taking up the general chemistry courses.
This lecture note involves the core concepts of chemistry, starting with
an introduction to atoms, molecules, and ions. The note covers topics such as
the composition of substances and solutions, stoichiometry, and electronic
structure and periodic properties of elements. Detailed explanations are
included on topics such as chemical bonding, molecular geometry, and the theory
of equilibrium, with particular attention being paid to acid-base equilibrium.
The book also includes key aspects of organic chemistry. This text will be your
best friend, as a student, when you try to understand the theory and practical
knowledge of key principles in chemistry, with equal emphasis on theory and
practice.