The Modern General and Inorganic Chemistry by Darrell D. Ebbing and Steven D. Gammon (11th Edition) is, in the opinion of the undersigned, one of the classic texts in General and Inorganic Chemistry. It is a thorough edition that reflects the main changes in the philosophy of General Chemistry courses that have taken place in recent years. Ebbing and Gammon, two experienced teachers and internationally recognized authors in chemical education, manage to incorporate into their text many of the rapid advances that have occurred in Chemistry and related sciences over the last decade.

The connection of new discoveries of chemical interest with the material of traditional General Chemistry courses is made in a simple and methodical way, through selected examples and experiences from our daily lives. Thus, the chemical concepts that students are called to study and internalize cease to be abstract ideas and "theories without counterpart." With the help of colorful illustrative images and photographs depicting experiments, as well as essays highlighting the applications of Chemistry, abstract concepts are transformed into... pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, paints, photographic materials, textile fibers, music CDs, computer chips, etc. The reader begins to discover the beauty and magic of Chemistry, which, from being a nightmare for many, turns into an exciting read with plot and action that, once started, you do not want to stop.

This book by Ebbing and Gammon is a text that –in each reissue– is modernized and improved in every aspect. It is truly difficult to follow it with corresponding Greek translations in this… frantic journey. Today, it is with great joy and the satisfaction of creation that we offer the Greek educators and students of the natural sciences the translation of the most recent 11th Edition of Modern General and Inorganic Chemistry by Ebbing and Gammon – an indisputably Modern Chemistry, a distinctive book, a revolutionary university textbook.

Modern General and Inorganic Chemistry has many significant new features and remarkable changes compared to previous editions. The new "Ebbing – Gammon" is really beautifully designed, aiming –through particularly modern layout– to become extremely user-friendly. The colored, vibrant images and diagrams "speak" for themselves and verify the well-known saying "a picture = a thousand words." The modern applications (presented through methodically selected essays) captivate the reader and make them truly believe that this magical science, called CHEMISTRY, is everywhere.

However, where this book excels, literally, not only compared to previous editions, but also compared to other General Chemistry textbooks, is the examples and the… countless exercises-problems (3,500!). Obviously, the authors have fully embraced the "exercise makes perfect" philosophy and therefore placed special emphasis both on the quantity and primarily on the quality of exercises-problems. In the numerous examples, we see the authors "unfolding" their entire mastery: with the introduction (in addition to the Followable Strategy) of Answer Check and the Toolbox (which includes the Basic Idea and Necessary Tools), they truly highlight the necessary prerequisites for solving Chemistry problems.

The creative quest and struggle of Professors Ebbing and Gammon to find ways for the student to think "chemically," to correctly understand concepts, and to deepen their knowledge, avoiding all forms of "rote learning" and easy reliance on standardized solutions and memorized algorithms, is evident.

Additionally, it is worth mentioning the updated, significant tool known as the Alphabetical Index of Terms. Such a large volume work with thousands of terms, concepts, relationships between concepts, etc., must provide the reader with the ability to find, within this vast labyrinth, the "thread of Ariadne" quickly, reliably, and from many points.

In the 11th edition of Modern General and Inorganic Chemistry, Ebbing and Gammon retain all those characteristics that make it stand out and excel. They maintain the core structure of the chapters, the order and presentation of classical chemical principles and concepts, while incorporating new essays on modern developments in chemical science in each chapter. They do not change the innovative and unmatched methodology of solving selected examples – a practice that has championed logical thinking while simultaneously opposing rote learning – but significantly enrich the 3,500 problems/exercises aimed at reinforcing acquired knowledge – one of the main advantages of the 11th edition.

The revised alphabetical index of terms, with over 5,000 entries, satisfies even the most demanding student who wants to easily and quickly find the terms and chemical concepts related to them.

In addition to all the above, the reader of the new 11th edition will notice several significant changes, including the addition of new Essays with chemical applications, the adoption of IUPAC Periodic Table conventions, the enrichment of several chapters with problems reinforcing knowledge, as well as updates to the material where deemed appropriate. In general, maximum effort has been made for the as much as possible improvement and improved appearance of this text.

With these "gifts" and advantages, Modern General and Inorganic Chemistry aspires, among other things, to become a valuable aid for all those who come into contact with Chemistry for the first time, that is, for those starting from a zero chemical background. On the other hand, for anyone studying Chemistry from a distance, it is an indisputable fact that this text has all the characteristics that render it a "right hand" for the remote reader.

The 1,180 colored pages of this book provide the owner with visual representations and corresponding knowledge of invaluable value.

In the context of a responsible, detailed, and consistent translation –aimed at fluent language, maximum care in the rendering of terminology in Greek, conveying the authors' spirit, and offering the reader all kinds of interpretive information– this edition is enriched with several Translator's Notes –marked as (Translator's Note)– where their writing was deemed necessary.

Innovations and Additions in the 11th Edition of Modern General and Inorganic Chemistry:

• The opening pages of all chapters have been updated with impressive images and diagrams that highlight the interpretation of significant chemical phenomena, new technological applications, or scientific achievements.
• The conventions of the IUPAC Periodic Table have been adopted.
• The Problems reinforcing acquired knowledge have been enriched in several chapters with newly selected problems with many sub-questions.
• Several essays related to Daily Life, Scientific Boundaries, Instrumental Methods, and the Environment have been updated.
• Several essays titled "From a Chemist's Perspective" have been updated.
• New essays of critical interest have been added.
• Updated summary maps of electrostatic potential.