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Table of Contents

The Language of Chemistry Atomic Structure Molecules and Chemical Bonds Chemical Calculations The Physical Properties of Gases Interactions Between Molecules Solutions Chemical Reactions Acids, Basis, and Buffers Chemical and Biological Effects of Radiation

Author Biography

IRA BLEI, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, USA. GEORGE ODIAN, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, USA.