Best Chemistry Reference Books

Best Chemistry Reference Books

Chemistry is a branch of science in which study about chemicals and its properties. Chemistry is everywhere, without chemistry we can’t survive. Our bodies are made by the composition of different chemicals, its functionality work together and our daily life depend on it. Even all the word are depends on chemistry. Chemistry is the major subject for graduate and undergraduate science students.

Organic, inorganic, physical and spectroscopy are different branches of chemistry. In this article we will discuss about best chemistry reference books for graduate & undergraduate students. Also use for CSIR NET, NEET and JEE preparation.

Best Chemistry books:-

  • Chemistry by Zumdahl and Decoste.
  • General chemistry by Ralph H. Petrucci.
  • Chemistry by Burrows, Holman, Parsons & Pilling.
  • Chemistry: A molecular approach by Nivaldo J. Tro.
  • General chemistry by Linus Pouling.
  • Chemistry: The central science by Theodore L. Brown.
  • Principles of modern chemistry by Devid W. Oxtoby.
  • General Chemistry by McMurry & Fay.
  • General Chemistry by Ebbing & Gammon
  • General Chemistry by McQuarrie.

  • 1. Chemistry by Zumdahl and Decoste.

    Zumdahl's Chemistry written by Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl and Donald J. DeCoste, originally published by Cengage Learning in December 2016. 10th edition is the latest edition at 2022. Book divided into 22 chapters, all chapters are fulfilled and striate concepted.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Molecules, and Ions.
  • Stoichiometry, Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry.
  • Gases.
  • Thermochemistry.
  • Atomic Structure and Periodicity.
  • Bonding: General Concepts.
  • Covalent Bonding: Orbitals.
  • Liquids and Solids, Properties of Solutions.
  • Chemical Kinetics & Chemical Equilibrium.
  • Acids and Bases, Acid–Base Equilibria, Solubility and Complex Ion Equilibria.
  • Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy.
  • Electrochemistry.
  • The Nucleus: A Chemist’s View.
  • Representative Elements.
  • Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry.
  • Organic and Biological Molecules.

  • 2. General Chemistry by Ralph H. Petrucci.

    General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications written by Ralph H. Petrucci, F. Geoffrey Herring, Jeffry D. Madura & Carey Bissonnette. The book is next level and originally published at 1972 by The Pearson Education. At 2022, 11th Edition is the latest edition. 28 chapters and all chapters start with interesting facts. It's facts make the book more interesting and unique by another.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Properties and Measurement of Matters.
  • Chemical Reactions and Chemical Compounds.
  • Atoms, Gases. & Thermochemistry.
  • Thermochemistry.
  • Atomic Structure and Atomic Theory.
  • Periodic Table.
  • Chemical Bonding and it's basic Concepts.
  • Chemical Bond Theories
  • Liquids & Solids, Properties of Solutions.
  • Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, & Chemical Equilibrium.
  • Acids and Bases, Acid–Base Equilibria.
  • Spontaneity, Entropy, & Gibbs Energy.
  • Structures and Reactions of Organic Compounds.
  • Mantels, non-Metals and Transition Metals
  • Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry.
  • Biological or living Organic Chemistry.

  • 3. Chemistry³ by Burrows, Holman, Parsons & Pilling.

    Chemistry³: Introducing Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry is also a great book for studying general chemistry. Specially thanks to Andrew Burrows, John Holman, Andrew Parsons, Gwen Pilling and Gareth Price for writing Chemistry³. The book originally published by Oxford University Press at 1995. In 2022 Chemistry³ 3rd Edition is the latest edition. Book divided into 28th (twenty-eight) chapters and all major topics are covered.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Fundamentals of chemistry.
  • Atomic, Diatomic and Polyatomic structure, properties and molecules.
  • Gases and Solids.
  • Acids and Bases.
  • Analytical and Electrochemistry.
  • Entropy, Gibbs energy and thermochemistry.
  • Chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium and solutions.
  • Substitution, elimination, electrophilic addition and substitution reactions.
  • Nucleophilic addition and substitution and pericyclic reactions.
  • Acids and Bases, Acid–Base Equilibria, Solubility and Complex Ion Equilibria.
  • Hydrogen, s-Block, p-Block and d-Block Elements.

  • 4. Chemistry: A molecular approach by Nivaldo J. Tro.

    Chemistry: A Molecular Approach written by Nivaldo J. Tro is another one of the best reference book for chemistry subject. The book in originally published at July 2007 and published by Pearson Education. At this time 4th Edition of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach is the latest edition. Book contain all major topics and divided into 23 chapters.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Introduction of Atoms.
  • Measurements and Mole Concepts.
  • Quantum Mechanical Models and Elements Periodic Properties.
  • Chemicals Bonding.
  • Chemical Reactions.
  • Thermochemistry, Liquid, gases and solids.
  • Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium and Thermodynamics.
  • Electrochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry and Organic chemistry.
  • Nucleophilic addition and substitution and pericyclic reactions.
  • Acids and Bases.
  • Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds.

  • 5. General chemistry by Linus Pouling.

    General Chemistry written by Linus Pouling. Originally published at 1941 by Dover Publications. Linus Pouling is a great scientist and he awarded by the Noble Prize for his work in Chemistry at 1954. Pouling's General Chemistry 3rd edition is the latest edition at this time. The book is old but very definitive and sharp for the concept of chemistry. Pouling's General Chemistry is the first choice of most chemists and Highly recommended for students, who belong to chemistry field. The book is divided into 26 chapters

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Structure, Nature & Properties of Matter.
  • Atoms and Photon.
  • Periodic tables, Chemical Bonds, Nonmetallic elements and their compounds.
  • Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics and Chemical Thermodynamics.
  • Chemical Equilibrium.
  • Water, Acid-Base and properties of solutions.
  • Chemical Reaction.
  • Nature of Metals and alloys.
  • Biochemistry, Organic chemistry, Nuclear chemistry and fundamentals of chemistry.

  • 6. Chemistry: The Central Science by Theodore L. Brown.

    Chemistry: The Central Science written by Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, Catherine J. Murphy, Patrick M. Woodward, Matthew W. Stoltzfus & Michael W. Lufaso also a great book. The book is originally published by Pearson Education at 2011. at this time 15th edition is latest edition. The book is fulfilled of vast information and divided into 24 chapters.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Matter, Energy & Measurement.
  • Atoms, molecules and Ions.
  • Thermochemistry, chemical reactions and chemical bonding
  • Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics and Chemical Thermodynamics.
  • Chemical Equilibrium & Chemical Kinetics.
  • Gases, Water, Acid-Base and properties of solutions.
  • Electrochemistry, Nuclear chemistry & chemical thermodynamics
  • Metals, non-metals and Transition metals
  • The chemistry of Environment
  • Organic and biological chemistry

  • 7. Principles of modern chemistry by Devid W. Oxtoby.

    Principles of Modern Chemistry written by David W. Oxtoby, H.P. Gillis and Laurie J. Butler is another great book for clearing all chemistry related concepts. The book originally published by Cengage Learning at 1986. Principles of Modern Chemistry 8th Edition is the latest edition in 2022 and book divided into six units and 23 chapters.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Modern Chemistry of Atoms.
  • Chemical Formulas, Equations & Reaction.
  • Quantum Mechanics, Molecular structure & Atomic structure.
  • Chemical Bonding, Spectroscopy & Photochemistry.
  • Chemical Equilibrium & Chemical Kinetics.
  • Gases, Water, Acid-Base and properties of solutions.
  • Electrochemistry, Thermochemistry & Nuclear chemistry.
  • Metals, non-metals and Transition metals.
  • Inorganic, Solid, Polymeric and Soft Condensed Materials.

  • 8. General Chemistry by McMurry & Fay.

    General Chemistry: Atoms First written by John E. McMurry and Robert C. Fay is the most popular reference book. The book originally published by Pearson Education in 2009. At this time 2nd edition is the latest edition. Fulfill of requirement for students and professors. It's twenty-three chapters and five appendix complete guide for the chemistry field.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Tools and Measurement of Chemistry.
  • Structure of Atoms, Periodicity.
  • Atomic Bonds, Ionic Bonds & Molecular Structure.
  • Stoichiometry & Reactions.
  • Thermochemistry, Liquids, Solids, Phase Changes Gases Properties and Behavior.
  • Properties & Solutions.
  • Chemical Reactions: Rates and Mechanism.
  • Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Acid-Base Buffers and it's properties.
  • Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy, and Equilibrium.
  • Electrochemistry, Main-Group Elements & Nuclear Reactions.
  • Metals, non-Metals and Transition Metals.

  • 9. General Chemistry by Ebbing & Gammon.

    General Chemistry written by Darrell D. Ebbing & Steven D. Gammon is another best reference book for chemistry. Book originally published by Cengage Learning at 1984. In 2022, 11th Edition is the latest edition. Twenty-four Chapters and nine Appendix make complete guide for all chemistry topics.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Measurement, Calculations, Chemical formulas & Equations.
  • Atoms, Molecules and Ions.
  • Chemical Reactions, Rate of Reactions, Thermochemistry & Gases
  • Atomic Structure & Atomic Theory.
  • Periodic Table.
  • Chemical Bonding and it's basic Concepts.
  • Chemical Bonding Theories
  • Liquids & Solids, Properties of Solutions.
  • Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, & Chemical Equilibrium.
  • Acids and Bases, Acid–Base Equilibria.
  • Spontaneity, Entropy, & Gibbs Energy.
  • Structures and Reactions of Organic Compounds.
  • Metals, non-Metals and Transition Metals
  • Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry.
  • Synthetic, Organic and Biological Chemistry.

  • 10. General Chemistry by McQuarrie.

    General Chemistry written by Donald A. McQuarrie, Peter A. Rock & Ethan B. Gallogly is another great reference book. The book originally published by University Science Books at 2011. In 2022 4th edition is the latest edition. Complete guide with all topics of chemistry. Twenty-six chapters and nine appendix containing it.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Introduction of Chemistry, Atoms and Molecules.
  • Periodic Table of Elements.
  • Lewis Formulas, Chemical Calculations and Solutions
  • Atomic structure & Quantum Theories.
  • Chemical Bonding & Chemical Reactivity.
  • Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics & Chemical Reactions.
  • Thermodynamics, Oxidation-Reduction Reactions & Rate of Reactions
  • Gases, Liquids, Solids, Acid-Base Buffers and it's properties.
  • Electrochemistry & Properties of Solutions.
  • Metals, non-metals and Transition metals.

  • 11. General Chemistry by Young, Vining, Day & Botch.

    General Chemistry: Atoms First written by Susan M. Young, William J. Vining, Roberta Day & Beatrice Botch is another great reference book published by Cengage Learning at 2018. Book divided into Twenty-five chapters.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Introduction of Chemistry, Measurement, Atoms & Elements.
  • Structure and properties of Atoms
  • Ionic, Covalent Compounds and it's Bonding.
  • Stoichiometry, Chemical Reactions and Thermochemistry
  • Atomic structure & Quantum Theories.
  • Chemical Bonding & Chemical Reactivity.
  • Chemical Equilibrium and Chemical Kinetics.
  • Thermodynamics, Entropy, Free Energy and Rate of Reactions
  • Gases, Liquids, Solids, Acid-Base Buffers and it's properties.
  • Electrochemistry & Properties of Solutions.
  • Metals, non-metals and Transition metals.
  • Synthetic, Organic and Biological Chemistry.

  • 12. Principles of General Chemistry by Silberberg.

    Principles of General Chemistry written by Martin S. Silberberg is another great reference book for general chemistry. Originally published by The McGraw-Hill Companies at 2006. In 2022, 4th Edition is the latest edition. Book contain Twenty-three chapters and five appendix.

    Topics are Covered:-

  • Keys of Chemistry & Matter Components.
  • Stoichiometry of Formulas & Equations.
  • Chemical Reactions, Gases & the Kinetic-Molecular Theory
  • Thermochemistry
  • Atomic Structure & Quantum Theory.
  • Periodic Table
  • Chemical Bonding, Chemical Bonding Theories.
  • Molecules, Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes.
  • The Properties of Solutions.
  • Main-Group Elements.
  • Chemical Reactions, Chemical Kinetics & Rate of Reactions.
  • Acid-Base Equilibria & Ionic Equilibria.
  • Thermodynamics, Entropy, Free Energy, & Chemical Reactions Equilibria.
  • Electrochemistry & Nuclear Reactions.
  • Metals, non-Metals and Transition Metals

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