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General Chemistry

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A three-dimensional representation of an atomic 4f orbital.

About General Chemistry
General Chemistry is an introduction to the basic concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure and bonding, chemical reactions, and solutions. Other topics covered include gases, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium, redox, and chemistry of the elements.

It is assumed that the reader has basic scientific understanding. Otherwise, minimal knowledge of chemistry is needed prior to reading this book.

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Beyond General Chemistry

 * Organic Chemistry - Chemistry studies focusing on the carbon atom and compounds.
 * Inorganic Chemistry - Chemistry studies focusing on salts, metals, and other compounds not based on carbon.
 * Biochemistry - Chemistry studies of or relating to living organisms.

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