Assembling a great deal of material in one place, this book serves as a valuable guide for chemists and related physical scientists throughout their careers -- covering essential equations, theories, and tools needed for conducting and interpreting contemporary research.

• Offers a comprehensive and in-depth treatment of the most challenging concepts of chemistry
• Updates and revises existing chapters from the prior edition and adds: new chapters on inorganic, organic, and biochemistry; appendices about nuclides and organic reactions; and expanded questions at the end of chapters
• Has a complementary website with a solutions manual and PowerPoint presentations for instructors

Robert M. Metzger, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the University of Alabama. His research focuses on molecular electronics, unimolecular organic rectifiers, electrical conductivity in organic crystals, and carbon nanotubes. He is the editor of four books and has published over 230 journal articles.