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This book covers the basic concepts found in introductory high-school and college chemistry courses.

Table of Contents

Chemistry and Its Divisions
A Brief History of Chemistry
The Birth of Modern Chemistry
The Atom
Atoms Combined
Elements and the Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding
Intermolecular Forces and States of Matter
Gases
Solutions
Kinetics and Equilibrium
Acids and Bases
Electrochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
The Chemical Industry
Chemistry Experiments
A Future in Chemistry
Glossary
Brief Timeline in Chemistry
Nobel Laureates in Chemistry
Selected Bibliography
Index

About the Author

RICHARD MYERS is Professor of Environmental Science at Alaska Pacific University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry, statistics, and environmental science. Dr. Myers' published research includes work on air quality, water quality, science education, and science and the humanities.

Reviews

An account of what chemistry is and what chemists do as opposed to a text of how to do chemistry, this engaging introduction to the field is at its best when speaking historically….Myers does a good job in providing an appropriate, introductory level of detail, choosing to err on the side of clear, general descriptions as opposed to subtle, difficult reasoning….for the beginner, the book will provide insight and motivation for further study. Recommended. General readers.
*Choice*

Recommended as a basic overview for public, school, or undergraduate libraries.
*Library Journal*

[W]ell written and describes most basics of introductory chemistry….[t]his book would be a good general reference to either the library or a professor's book collection.
*Chemical Educaion Today*

The text provides a unique approach to learning introductory level chemistry by imparting key chemistry concepts and principals derived from laboratory experiments, case studies of landmark scientific discoveries, as well as observations of common everyday life experiences. This is a good general level chemisrty textbook for learning or reviewing fundamental chemistry concepts. It highly recommended for all school, public, and academic libraries.
*Claudine Jenda, Agriculture Librarian, Auburn University*

Basics of Chemistry introduces the basic concepts that high school and college students should master as a foundation to understanding the world of chemistry around them or for continuing studies in chemistry and related areas….The text provides a unique approach to learning introductory level chemistry by imparting key chemistry concerpts and principles derived from laboratory experiments, case studies of landmark scientitic discoveries, as well as observations of common everyday life experiences. This is a good general level chemistry textbook for learning or reviewing fundamental chemistry concepts. It is highly recommended for all school, public and academic libraries.
*E-Streams*

Richard Myers' writing style makes you want to keep reading this enjoyable book.
*Library Media Connection*