Part 1: The basic concepts of chemistry. What is chemistry and why do I need to know some?

Contemplating chemical calculations

Matter and energy

Something smaller than an atom? Atomic structure

The periodic table (and no chairs)

Ballons, tires, and scuba tanks: The wonderful world of gases

Part 2: A cornucopia of chemical concepts. Chemical cooking: Chemical reactions

The mole: Can you dig it?

Mixing matter up: Solutions

Thermochemistry: Hot stuff

Sour and bitter: Acids and bases

Part 3: Blessed be the bonds that tie. Where did I put that electron? Quantum theory

Opposites do attract: Ionic bonding

Sharing nicely: Covalent bonding

What do molecules really look like? Molecular geometry and hybridization

Tackling periodic trends

Examining the link between intermolecular forces and condensed states

Part 4: Environmental chemistry: benefits and problems. Cough! Cough! Hack! Hack! Air pollution

Examining the ins and outs of water pollution

Nuclear chemistry: It'll blow your mind

Part 5: The part of tens. Ten serendipitous discoveries in chemistry

Ten (or so) great chemistry nerds

Ten terrific tips for passing Chem I

The top ten industrial chemicals

Glossary

Index.