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For decades, "Química General" by the late Professor Charles E. Mortimer has served as one of the most widely adopted textbooks for introductory university chemistry courses across the Spanish-speaking world. While Mortimer was an American chemist (Muhlenberg College), the Spanish translation and adaptation, particularly the edition published by Grupo Editorial Iberoamérica, became a staple in Latin America and Spain.
This write-up provides a detailed overview of the book’s content, the specific publisher’s role, and the ongoing discussions regarding its PDF version.