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<p>Preface ix</p> <p>Introduction xi</p> <p>Acknowledgments xiii</p> <p>How to Use This Book xvi</p> <p>1 Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Electronic Structure 1</p> <p>2 Atomic Weights 27</p> <p>3 Periodic Properties and Chemical Bonding 47</p> <p>4 Molecular and Formula Weights 79</p> <p>5 Nomenclature 105</p> <p>6 Chemical Equations 129</p> <p>7 Mole Concept 155</p> <p>8 Gases 167</p> <p>9 Solids 203</p> <p>10 Liquids 223</p> <p>11 Solutions and Their Properties 245</p> <p>12 Chemical Equilibrium 277</p> <p>13 Acids and Bases 317</p> <p>14 Organic Chemistry 355</p> <p><b>Appendix</b></p> <p>Table of Atomic Weights 400</p> <p>Periodic Table of the Elements 401</p> <p>Table of Four-Place Logarithms 402</p> <p>Index 405</p>

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