General chemistry

Thoroughly revised, and updated , this textbook for the mainstream chemistry course, focuses on principles while interweaving the most important facets of descriptive chemistry. Early in the text, chemical elements, the periodic table, and chemical reactions are introduced, allowing the authors to integrate descriptive chemistry throughout subsequent chapters. The selection of worked examples and problems is carefully balanced with the text and checked for accuracy. The third edition includes new chapters on descriptive chemistry; new interchapters; new practice problems; and new art and photographs.