Teaching chemistry is a special challenge. The chemist knows that chemistry is a vital and dynamic science. Its importance is fundamental not only for all other sciences and modern technology but also for any interpretation of the material world. However, to many students—each with their own background and interests—chemistry often seems somewhat daunting.

The General Chemistry by D. D. Ebbing and S. D. Gammon (6th edition) is one of the classic texts in General Chemistry that is taught or recommended as a resource in many educational institutions across America and Europe. It is a comprehensive edition with unique innovations that reflect the major changes in the philosophy of General Chemistry courses that have taken place in recent years.

Ebbing and Gammon, two experienced teachers and authors with international recognition in education, manage to incorporate into their textbook many of the rapid advancements that have occurred in chemistry and related sciences over the last decade. With all these advantages, along with a concise, friendly, and engaging style, the General Chemistry by Ebbing and Gammon aims to be a valuable tool for anyone involved in the educational process of chemistry.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]