Did you know that all of the elements in the known cosmos can be listed in a table on a single sheet of paper and that chemical combinations of those elements make up the thousands of substances that we interact with every day from space craft propulsion to the batteries in our electric cars?  That's chemistry.  This book will help you to understand the concepts and principles of chemistry and chemical reactions in a manner that allows you to read a short section and then interact with that information in a way that will reinforce what you just learned in a step-by-step tutorial manner.  It’s designed so that you can learn the subject on your own at your own pace and is complete with self-tests and references for review.   About the only requirement is some basic high school math.  The book covers most of a typical college-level course in general chemistry and gently leads a student to deeper levels and concepts with practice, critical thinking, problem solving and self-assessment at every stage.

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.

Preface

Introduction

Acknowledgments

How to Use This Book

1. Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Electronic Structure

2. Atomic Weights

3. Periodic Properties and Chemical Bonding

4. Molecular and Formula Weights

5. Nomenclature

6. Chemical Equations

7. Mole Concept

8. Gases

9. Solids

10. Liquids

11. Solutions and Their Properties

12. Chemical Equilibrium

13. Acids and Bases

14. Organic Chemistry

Appendix

Table of Atomic Weights

Periodic Table

Table of Four-Place Logarithms

Index