Chemistry

This is a book that shines out amongst so many other graduate texts in the field of chemsitry. It does not try to encompass the whole of a degree course in a single text; rather it addresses the specific needs of the first year undergraduate. It does so in a refreshingly open and 'familiar way'. Reviews, The Higher Education Academy UK Physical Sciences Centre

Education in Chemistry, January 2010 'This comprehensive textbook covers all of the material normally included in the first year of BSc and MChem chemistry courses at UK universities. It provides breadth of coverage of the whole of chemistry and combines this with depth of information on individual topics.'

Jennifer Lawson, first year Chemistry student, Loughborough University 'It is an UTTERLY FANTASTIC textbook'

Chemistry World This book would be ideal for introductory courses in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry

CLB Chemie in Labor und Biotechnik, April 2010 In view of its quality and advantageous price this book is especially recommended to its target audience, as well as everyone for whom an up-to-date introduction to chemistry is suitable.

Ewan Miller, second-year medicine Undergraduate, University of Aberdeen 'A simple uncluttered layout, amply illustrated with contemporary "real world" examples, clearly demarcates diffe rent sections. The book positively blooms; it is beautifully illustrated and operates on many levels without feeling cluttered, juggling chemistry theory, equations and history in a manner that enriches rather than overloads the reading experience'

Mike Lyons, Trinity College, Dublin I was particularly impressed by the way in which the physical basis of key mathematical equations was presented and discussed in clear simple language. The authors adopt the approach taken by myself in my lectures, in which I attempt to convey to the students the sense that an equation is not only a jumble of arcane symbols but contains a clear meaning which can be subjected to a clear and concise explanation and interpretation.

James Barker, University of Kingston Where it is superior, is in its ability to actually teach the students rather than just lecture to them.

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1. Fundamentals; 2. Atomic structure and properties; 3. Diatomic molecules; 4. Structure and shape of polyatomic molecules; 5. Solids; 6. Acids and bases; 7. Gases; 8. Reaction kinetics; 9. The language of organic chemistry; 10. Isomerism and stereochemistry; 11. Molecular spectroscopy; 12. Analytical chemistry; 13. Molecular characterization; 14. Energy and thermochemistry; 15. Entropy and Gibbs energy in chemistry; 16. Chemical equilibrium; 17. Electrochemistry; 18. Phase equilibrium & solutions; 20. Halogenoalkanes: substitution and elimination reactions; 21. Alkenes and alkynes: electrophilic addition and pericyclic reactions; 22. Benzene and other aromatics: electrophilic substitution reactions; 23. Aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition and alpha-substitution reactions; 24. Carboxylic acids and derivatives: nucleophilic acyl substitution and alpha-substitution reactions; 25. Hydrogen; 26. s-block chemistry; 27. p-block chemistry; 28. d-block chemistry; Maths Toolkit; Appendix

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