The basics of the theory of the structure of atoms and molecules, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, the theory of solutions and redox processes. Detailed chemistry of elements and their compounds . Information is provided on the location of chemical elements in nature, their biological role, the production of simple substances and the most important compounds, as well as on the practical application of these compounds. Approved by the Educational and Methodological Association for Classical University Education as a textbook for students , students on the programs of classical universities course "General Chemistry" (areas "Geology" , "Soiling" , "Ecology and Environmental Management" , course "Chemistry" (direction "Geography") and the course "General and inorganic chemistry" (direction "Physics" , "Biology" , specialty "Bioengineering" and "Bioinformatics" , "The Cure" , "Pharmacy")