Includes index.

Chapter 1. Matter and Measurements -- Chapter 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Chapter 3.Chemical Formulas and Equations -- Chapter 4. Sources of the Elements --
Chapter 5. Thermochemistry -- Chapter 6. Physical Behavior of Gases -- Chapter 7. The Electronic Structure of Atoms
-- Chapter 8. The Periodic Table and the Properties Metals -- Chapter 9. Chemical Bonding -- Chapter 10. Molecular Structure
-- Chapter 11. Liquids and Solids -- Chapter 12. Solutions -- Chapter 13. Structures of the Nonmetals and their Binary --
Chapter 14 Spontaneity of Reaction; AH, AS, and AG -- Chapter 15. Chemical Equilibrium in the Gas Phase -- Chapter 16. Rate of Reaction -- Chapter 17. The Atmosphere -- Chapter 18. Precipitation Reactions -- Chapter 19. Acids and Bases -- Chapter 20. Acid-Base Equilibria -- Chapter 21. Complex Ions; Coordination Compounds -- Chapter 22. Qualitative Analysis -- Chapter 23. Oxidation and Reduction; Electrochemical Cells -- Chapter 24. Oxidation and Reduction; Cell Voltages -- Chapter 25. Chemistry of the Transition Metals -- Chapter 26. Chemistry of the Nonmetals -- Chapter 27. Nuclear Reactions -- Chapter 28. Organic Molecules, Small and Large.

This edition of Chemical Principles, like its predecessors, is principles-oriented. We believe that, if the general chemistry course is to be meaningful, the student must master the basic ideas of stoichiometry, chemical bonding, kinetics, thermodynamics, and chemical equilibrium. We have tried to express these ideas as clearly as possible, using simple, direct language and relevant examples. How- ever, we are under no illusion that a student will thoroughly understand these topics after reading this textbook. A considerable amount of work will be required by you, the instructor, and, most of all, by your students.