About this book ; 1. Substances are made of particles ; 2. Experimental techniques ; 3. Atomic structure and the Periodic Table ; 4. Bonding and structure ; 5. Ratios and amounts in reactions ; 6. The mole ; 7. Electricity and chemical change ; 8. Energy changes in reactions ; 9. Rates of reaction ; 10. Reversible reactions and equilibrium ; 11. Redox reactions ; 12. Acids and bases ; 13. Preparing salts ; 14. Identifying ions and gases in the lab ; 15. The Periodic Table ; 16. Metals ; 17. Water and air ; 18. Some non-metal elements and compounds ; 19. Organic compounds and fuels ; 20. Families of organic compounds ; 21. Synthetic polymers ; 22. Natural polymers ; Answers to questions ; Index