Foundations of College Chemistry, 16^th Edition presents chemistry as a modern, vital subject and is designed to make introductory chemistry accessible to all beginning students. It is intended for students who have never taken a chemistry course or those who had a significant interruption in their studies but plan to continue with the general chemistry sequence. The central focus: to make chemistry interesting and understandable and teach students the problem-solving skills they will need. The authors build on the strengths of previous editions, including clear explanations and step-by-step problem solving. There is a clear emphasis on relating chemistry to the real world as the author’s develop the principles that form the foundation for the further study of chemistry. Enhanced materials with new authored interactive features and additional case studies in many chapters encourage students to engage students in this learning style.

1 An Introduction to Chemistry 1

2 Standards for Measurement 14

3 Elements and Compounds 49

4 Properties of Matter 69

5 Early Atomic Theory and Structure 89

6 Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds 107

7 Quantitative Composition of Compounds 130

8 Chemical Equations 155

9 Calculations from Chemical Equations 184

10 Modern Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table 207

11 Chemical Bonds: The Formation of Compounds from Atoms 229

12 The Gaseous State of Matter 265

13 Liquids 304

14 Solutions 328

15 Acids, Bases, and Salts 361

16 Chemical Equilibrium 387

17 Oxidation–Reduction 419

18 Nuclear Chemistry 000

19 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (online only) 000

20 Introduction to Biochemistry (online only) 000

APPENDICES A-1

GLOSSARY 000

INDEX 000