Foundations of College Chemistry

This book provides an introduction to the key ideas of any college chemistry course: atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, acids and bases, redox reactions, periodic table, chemical energetics, reaction kinetics, equilibria, organic functional groups, etc., etc. Care has been taken to explain difficult concepts in a clear, understandable manner and the numerous self-assessment questions and illustrations make the book an ideal companion for the chemistry student. (A version of this book was originally published under the title “A.S. Chemistry – The Complete Course).