Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction xi

Acknowledgments xiii

How to Use This Book xvi

1 Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Electronic Structure 1

2 Atomic Weights 27

3 Periodic Properties and Chemical Bonding 47

4 Molecular and Formula Weights 79

5 Nomenclature 105

6 Chemical Equations 129

7 Mole Concept 155

8 Gases 167

9 Solids 203

10 Liquids 223

11 Solutions and Their Properties 245

12 Chemical Equilibrium 277

13 Acids and Bases 317

14 Organic Chemistry 355

Appendix

Table of Atomic Weights 400

Periodic Table of the Elements 401

Table of Four-Place Logarithms 402

Index 405

About the Author

RICHARD POST is Assistant Dean Emeritus, Ohio University and Board Member and Webmaster of the University's Emeriti Association. He has vast experience in instructional technology and design and has authored numerous magazine feature articles and columns on the historical development, engineering, and practical impact of electronics and communications technologies.

CHAD SNYDER is Professor of Chemistry at Liberty University where he teaches organic, inorganic, general, and forensic chemistry. He authors end-of-chapter problems and test bank questions for a variety of chemistry titles and frequently serves as a subject matter expert in chemistry.

CLIFFORD HOUK was Professor of Health Science at Ohio University. He held a doctoral degree in inorganic chemistry, and was a fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Dr. Houk co-authored the first two editions of Chemistry: A Self-Teaching Guide.