1. An Introduction to Chemistry.2. Standards for Measurement.3. Classification of Matter.4. Properties of Matter.5. Early Atomic Theory and Structure.6. Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds.7. Quantitative Composition of Compounds.8. Chemical Equations.9. Calculations from Chemical Equations.10. Modern Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table.11. Chemical Bonds: The Formation of Compounds from Atoms.12.The Gaseous State of Matter.13. Water and the Properties of Liquids.14.Solutions.15. Acids, Bases, and Salts.16. Chemical Equilibrium.17. Oxidation-Reduction.18. Nuclear Chemistry.19. Organic Chemistry: Saturated Hydrocarbons.20. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons.21. Polymers: Macromolecules.22. Alcohols, Ethers, Phenols, and Thiois.23. Aldehydes and Ketones.24. Carboxylic Acids and Esters.25. Amides and Amines: Organic Nitrogen Compounds.26. Stereoisomerism.27. Carbohydrates.28. Lipids.29. Amino Acids, Polypeptides, and Proteins.30. Enzymes.31. Nucleic Acids and Heredity.32. Nutrition.33. Bioenergetics.34. Carbohydrate Metabolism.35. Metabolism of Lipids and Proteins.Appendices.Glossary.Photo Credits.Index.

Offers a foundation for a future career in allied health or nursing - a foundation built on fundamental principles and solid problem-solving skills. This book provides a variety of exercises, including practice exercises and end-of-chapter exercises, as well as challenge exercises and worked examples