Chemical Principles is a comprehensive general chemistry textbook designed to develop a strong conceptual and quantitative understanding of chemistry. It introduces fundamental principles before progressing to more advanced topics and emphasizes chemical models, problem-solving and applications. Major subjects include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, reactions, gases, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, kinetics and electrochemistry. The text is intended particularly for students with a solid mathematical background who require a rigorous introduction to chemistry.

Steven S. Zumdahl

Chemical Principles