TY - BOOK AU - Brown,Theodore L.Eugene le May H,Bursten,Bruce E,Murphy Catherine TI - Chemistry SN - 0131096869 U1 - 540 KW - Chemistry N1 - Includes index; Accompanying CD-ROM entitled: Virtual chemlab : problems and assignments for the virtual laboratory; Matter and measurement -- Atoms, molecules and ions -- Stoichiometry: calculations with chemical formulas and equations -- Aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry -- Thermochemistry -- Electronic structure of atoms -- Periodic properties of the elements -- Basic concepts of chemical bonding -- Molecular geometry and bonding theories -- Gases -- Intermolecular forces, liquids, and solids -- Modern materials -- Properties of solutions -- Chemical kinetics -- Chemical equilibrium -- Acid-base equilibria -- Additional aspects of aqueous equilibria -- Chemistry of the environment -- Chemical thermodynamics -- Electrochemistry -- Nuclear chemistry -- Chemistry of the nonmetals -- Metals and metallurgy -- Chemistry of coordination compounds -- The chemistry of life: organic and biological chemistry N2 - "Chemistry: The Central Science is the most trusted book on the market--its scientific accuracy, clarity, innovative pedagogy, functional problem-solving and visuals set this book apart. Brown, LeMay, and Bursten teach students the concepts and skills they need without overcomplicating the subject. A comprehensive media package that works in tandem with the text helps students practice and learn while providing instructors the tools they need to succeed."--Publisher's description ER -