TY - BOOK AU - Hill, James C. AU - Brown, Theodore L. ED - ED - ED - ED - TI - : the central science Brown, LeMay, Bursten, tenth edition SN - 0131464841 (paperback) SN - 2 PY - 2006///];copyright 200646 CY - Upper Saddle River, NJ PB - Pearson Prentice Hall KW - KW - 2 KW - 0 KW - 6 KW - 20 KW - Chemistry;Chemistry KW - Study guides.;Problems, exercises, etc N1 - Includes index; Includes index; 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; 5; For grades 12 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 -