Chemistry

This is the third Australian edition of a general chemistry textbook adapted from The Central Science, an American text with a strong following. The book has been substantially revised, and its scientific content has been checked carefully for accuracy and consistency. Its artwork and images now share a uniform standard of quality throughout.

The edition keeps the features that made the earlier version useful: clear explanations, teaching approaches that encourage active learning, and problem-solving exercises that work through practical calculations. Organic chemistry has been reorganised into a more conventional, logical sequence, so the material builds in a natural order.

It is intended for students who need one comprehensive source for understanding core concepts, building problem-solving skills, reference, and preparing for tests.