A Course of Instruction in the General Principles of Chemistry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur A. Noyes

9780266775867: A Course of Instruction in the General Principles of Chemistry (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266775861 ISBN 13: 9780266775867

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the essentials of chemistry with clear, authoritative guidance .

This course presents the general principles that underlie the science, from defining the field to understanding how substances combine and change.

This edition introduces the core ideas of pure substances and mixtures, the law of definite proportions, and the law of combining weights. It explains how atoms and molecules form the basis for chemical formulas, formulas, and equivalent weights, and it outlines how phase behavior and phase rules help describe equilibrium in simple systems. Rich with foundational problems, it builds a practical framework you can apply to real-world chemical questions.

Clear definitions of the field and the central concepts of pure substances, mixtures, and chemical composition
Foundations of atomic and molecular theory and how they explain combining weights
Introduction to chemical formulas, formula-weights, and equivalence in reactions
Early discussions of phase equilibrium concepts and the phase rule with practical examples

Ideal for students beginning their study of chemistry, or any reader seeking a solid, hands-on primer to the general principles that shape the science.

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