By Raymond Chang's best-selling textbook continues to take a traditional approach and is often considered a student and teacher favorite. The book features a straightforward, clear writing style and proven problem-solving strategies. It continues the tradition of providing a firm foundation in chemical concepts and principles while presenting a broad range of topics in a clear, concise manner. The new edition of Chemistry continues to strike a balance between theory and application by incorporating real examples and helping students visualize the three-dimensional atomic and molecular structures that are the basis of chemical activity. An integral part of the text is to develop students€™ problem-solving and critical thinking skills. A hallmark of the 10th edition is the integration of many tools designed to inspire both students and teachers. The textbook is a foundation for the unparalleled, effective technology that is integra
 
About the Author

Raymond Chang received his B.Sc. degree in chemistry from London University, England and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University.  After doing postdoctoral research at Washington University and teaching for a year at Hunter College, he joined the chemistry at Williams College, where he has taught since 1968.  Professor Chang has written books on spectroscopy, physical chemistry, and industrial chemistry.