General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry, 3rd Edition

This text is different–by design. By relating fundamental concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry to the everyday world, Jan Smith effectively engages students with bulleted lists, extensive illustrations, and step-by-step problem solving. Smith writes with an approach that delivers need-to-know information in a succinct style for today’s students. Armed with an excellent illustration program full of macro-to-micro art, as well as many applications to biological, medical, consumer, and environmental topics, this book is a powerhouse of learning for students.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Matter and Measurement
Chapter 2 Atoms and the Periodic Table
Chapter 4 Covalent Compounds
Chapter 5 Chemical Reactions
Chapter 6 Energy Changes, Reaction Rates, and Equilibrium
Chapter 7 Gases, Liquids, and Solids
Chapter 8 Solutions
Chapter 9 Acids and Bases
Chapter 10 Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 11 Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups
Chapter 12 Alkanes
Chapter 13 Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Chapter 14 Organic Compounds That Contain Oxygen, Halogen, or Sulfur
Chapter 15 The Three-Dimensional Shape of Molecules
Chapter 16 Aldehydes and Ketones
Chapter 17 Carboxylic Acids, Esters, and Amides
Chapter 18 Amines and Neurotransmitters
Chapter 19 Lipids
Chapter 20 Carbohydrates
Chapter 21 Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes
Chapter 22 Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
Chapter 23 Metabolism and Energy Production
Chapter 24 Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism
Chapter 25 Body Fluids