Chemistry

Olmsted Chemistry, 4th Canadian Edition is a rigorous yet accessible general chemistry textbook crafted specifically for Canadian students and professors. Featuring SI units, IUPAC standards, and Canadian case studies, this edition aligns closely with curricula across Canadian institutions. Its clear language, logical structure, and engaging problem-solving approach help students build confidence and competence—without overwhelming them with redundancy.

1 Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry 1 2 The Behaviour of Gases 60 3 Energy and Its Conservation 105 4 Atoms and Light 158 5 Electronic Structure and Periodic Properties 202 6 Fundamentals of Chemical Bonding 248 7 Theories of Chemical Bonding 301 8 Effects of Intermolecular Forces 358 9 Properties of Solutions 407 10 Organic Chemistry—Structure 449 11 Organic Chemistry—Reactions 506 12 Spontaneity of Chemical Processes 557 13 Kinetics: Mechanisms and Rates of Reactions 608 14 Principles of Chemical Equilibrium 676 15 Aqueous Acid–Base Equilibria 729 16 Applications of Aqueous Equilibria 774 17 Electron Transfer Reactions 831 18 Macromolecules 889 19 The Transition Metals 940 20 The Main Group Elements 987 21 Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry 1027 22 Environmental Chemistry 1074 Appendix A Scientific Notation 1126 Appendix B Quantitative Observations 1128 Appendix C Ionization Energies and Electron Affinities of the First 36 Elements 1131 Appendix D Standard Thermodynamic Functions 1132 Appendix E Equilibrium Constants 1136 Appendix F Standard Reduction Potentials, E° 1138 Appendix G Common Polyatomic Ions 1140 Appendix H Atomic Masses of the Elements 1141 Solutions to Odd-Numbered Problems 1143 Glossary 1169 Index of Equations IE-1 Index of Chemical Substances ICS-1 Index I-1