Conceptual Chemistry, 3rd Edition (Repost)

Welcome to the world of chemistry-a world where everything around you can be traced to these incredibly tiny particles called atoms. Chemistry is the study of how atoms combine to form materials. By learning chemistry, you gain a unique perspective on what things are made of and why they behave as they do. Chemistry is a science with a very practical outlook. By understanding and controlling the behavior of atoms, chemists have been able to produce a broad range of new and usefuJ materials-alloys, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, polymers, computer chips, recombinant DNA, and more. These materials have
raised our standards of living to unprecedented levels. Learning chemistry, therefore, is worthwhile simply because of the impact this field has on society. More important, with a background in chemistry you can judge for yourself whether or not available technologies are in harmony with the environment and with what you believe to be right.