Providing a holistic overview of general chemistry and its foundational principles, this textbook is an essential accompaniment to students entering the field. It is designed with the reader in mind, presenting the historical development of ideas to frame and center new concepts as well as providing primary and summative sources for all topics covered. These sources help to provide definitive information for the reader, ensuring that all information is peer-reviewed and thoroughly tested. Features

• The development of key ideas is presented in their historical context.
  
• All information presented is supported through citations to chemical literature.
  
• Problems are incorporated throughout the text and in addition full, worked-out solutions are presented for every problem.
  
• International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry style and technical guidelines are followed throughout the text.
  
• The problems, text, and presentation are based on years of classroom refinement of teaching pedagogy.
  

This textbook is aimed at an advanced high school or general college audience, aiming to engage students more directly in the work of chemistry.