Masterton/Hurley/Neth's CHEMISTRY: PRINCIPLES AND REACTIONS, takes students directly to the crux of chemistry's fundamental concepts and allows you to efficiently cover all topics found in the typical general chemistry book. Based on the authors' extensive teaching experience, this updated edition includes new concept-driven, rigorous examples, updated examples that focus on molecular reasoning and understanding, and "Chemistry: Beyond the Classroom" essays that demonstrate the relevance of the concepts and highlight some of the most up-to-date uses of chemistry. A strong, enhanced art program assists students in visualizing chemical concepts.