Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
11. Edition February 2014
1072 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-118-50189-4
John Wiley & Sons
The most comprehensive book available on the subject, Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 11th Edition continues its tradition of fostering the development of problem-solving skills, featuring numerous examples and coverage of current applications. Skillfully anticipating areas of difficulty and pacing the material accordingly, this readable work provides clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts as well as the right mix of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. An emphasis on real-world topics lets readers clearly see how the chemistry will apply to their career.
1 An Introduction to Chemistry 1
2 Standards for Measurement 13
3 Elements and Compounds 44
4 Properties of Matter 62
5 Early Atomic Theory and Structure 82
6 Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds 98
7 Quantitative Composition of Compounds 121
8 Chemical Equations 143
9 Calculations from Chemical Equations 167
10 Modern Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table 191
11 Chemical Bonds: The Formation of Compounds from Atoms 212
12 The Gaseous State of Matter 248
13 Liquids 282
14 Solutions 305
15 Acids, Bases, and Salts 337
16 Chemical Equilibrium 363
17 Oxidation-Reduction 390
18 Nuclear Chemistry 417
19 Organic Chemistry: Saturated Hydrocarbons 443
20 Unsaturated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons 481
21 Polymers: Macromolecules 520
22 Alcohols, Ethers, Phenols, and Thiols 537
23 Aldehydes and Ketones 572
24 Carboxylic Acids and Esters 603
25 Amides and Amines: Organic Nitrogen Compounds 641
26 Stereoisomerism 671
27 Carbohydrates 694
28 Lipids 731
29 Amino Acids, Polypeptides, and Proteins 759
30 Enzymes 796
31 Nucleic Acids and Heredity 815
32 Nutrition 854
33 Bioenergetics 878
34 Carbohydrate Metabolism 897
35 Metabolism of Lipids and Proteins 920
Appendices A-1
Glossary G-1
Index I-1
2 Standards for Measurement 13
3 Elements and Compounds 44
4 Properties of Matter 62
5 Early Atomic Theory and Structure 82
6 Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds 98
7 Quantitative Composition of Compounds 121
8 Chemical Equations 143
9 Calculations from Chemical Equations 167
10 Modern Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table 191
11 Chemical Bonds: The Formation of Compounds from Atoms 212
12 The Gaseous State of Matter 248
13 Liquids 282
14 Solutions 305
15 Acids, Bases, and Salts 337
16 Chemical Equilibrium 363
17 Oxidation-Reduction 390
18 Nuclear Chemistry 417
19 Organic Chemistry: Saturated Hydrocarbons 443
20 Unsaturated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons 481
21 Polymers: Macromolecules 520
22 Alcohols, Ethers, Phenols, and Thiols 537
23 Aldehydes and Ketones 572
24 Carboxylic Acids and Esters 603
25 Amides and Amines: Organic Nitrogen Compounds 641
26 Stereoisomerism 671
27 Carbohydrates 694
28 Lipids 731
29 Amino Acids, Polypeptides, and Proteins 759
30 Enzymes 796
31 Nucleic Acids and Heredity 815
32 Nutrition 854
33 Bioenergetics 878
34 Carbohydrate Metabolism 897
35 Metabolism of Lipids and Proteins 920
Appendices A-1
Glossary G-1
Index I-1
Morris Hein is professor emeritus of chemistry at Mt. San Antonio College, where he regularly taught the preparatory chemistry course and organic chemistry. He is the original author of Foundations of College Chemistry and his name has become synonymous with clarity, meticulous accuracy and a step-by-step approach that students can follow. Over the years, more than three million students have learned chemistry using a text by Morris Hein. In addition to Foundations of College chemistry, 12e, he is co-author of Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 8e, and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. He is also co-author of Foundations of chemistry in the Laboratory, 12e, and Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry in the Laboratory, 8e.