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Chemistry for Changing Times 12th edition

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John W. Hill, Doris K. Kolb and Terry W. McCreary
Publisher: Prentice Hall

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Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Chemistry
    • 1.1: Risk Benefit Analysis
    • 1.2: Mass and Weight
    • 1.3: Length, Area, and Volume
    • 1.4: Physical and Chemical Properties and Change
    • 1.5: Substances and Mixtures (1)
    • 1.6: Elements and Compounds (1)
    • 1.7: The Metric System: Measurement and Unit Conversion (1)
    • 1.8: Density
    • 1.9: Energy: Heat and Temperature
    • 1: Review Questions
    • 1: Additional Problems (1)
    • 1: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 2: Atoms
    • 2.1: Conservation of Mass (2)
    • 2.2: Definite Proportions (2)
    • 2.3: Multiple Proportions
    • 2.4: Dalton's Atomic Theory (1)
    • 2.5: Chemical Compounds
    • 2: Review Questions
    • 2: Additional Problems (1)
    • 2: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 3: Atomic Structure
    • 3.1: Nuclear Symbols and Isotopes
    • 3.2: Quantum Mechanical Notation for Electron Structure
    • 3: Review Questions
    • 3: Additional Problems
    • 3: Extra Problems (13)

  • Chapter 4: Chemical Bonds
    • 4.1: Lewis Symbols for Elements
    • 4.2: Lewis Structures for Ionic Compounds
    • 4.3: Names and Symbols for Simple Ions
    • 4.4: Names and Formulas for Binary Ionic Compounds
    • 4.5: Names and Formulas for Ionic Compounds with Polyatomic Ions
    • 4.6: Molecules: Covalent Bonds
    • 4.7: Names and Formulas for Covalent Compounds (2)
    • 4.8: Lewis Formulas for Covalent Compounds
    • 4.9: Electronegativity: Polar Covalent Bonds
    • 4.10: Classifying Bonds
    • 4.11: VSEPR Theory: The Shapes of Molecules (1)
    • 4.12: Polar and Nonpolar Molecules
    • 4.13: Molecules That Are Exceptions to the Octet Rule
    • 4: Review Questions
    • 4: Additional Problems
    • 4: Extra Problems (5)

  • Chapter 5: Chemical Accounting
    • 5.1: Interpreting Formula Units
    • 5.2: Interpreting Chemical Equations
    • 5.3: Balancing Chemical Equations
    • 5.4: Volume Relationships in Chemical Equations (1)
    • 5.5: Avogadro's Number
    • 5.6: Formula Masses and Molar Masses (2)
    • 5.7: Mole and Mass Relationships in Chemical Equations (2)
    • 5.8: Molarity of Solutions (3)
    • 5.9: Percent Concentrations of Solutions
    • 5: Review Questions
    • 5: Additional Problems
    • 5: Extra Problems (5)

  • Chapter 6: Gases, Liquids, Solids, and Inter-Molecular Forces
    • 6.1: Intermolecular Forces
    • 6.2: Boyle's Law
    • 6.3: Charles's Law
    • 6.4: Molar Volume and Gas Densities
    • 6.5: The Ideal Gas Law
    • 6: Review Questions
    • 6: Additional Problems
    • 6: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 7: Acids and Bases
    • 7.1: Acids and Bases: The Arrhenius Theory
    • 7.2: Acids and Bases: The Bronsted-Lowry Acid-Base Theory (2)
    • 7.3: Acids and Bases: Names and Formulas
    • 7.4: Acidic and Basic Anhydrides (2)
    • 7.5: Strong and Weak Acids and Bases (2)
    • 7.6: Ionization of Acids and Bases (1)
    • 7.7: Neutralization (3)
    • 7.8: The pH Scale (3)
    • 7.9: Buffers and Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs
    • 7.10: Antacids
    • 7: Review Questions
    • 7: Additional Problems
    • 7: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 8: Oxidation and Reduction
    • 8.1: Recognizing Oxidation and Reduction (1)
    • 8.2: Oxidizing Agents and Reducing Agents (2)
    • 8.3: Half-Reactions (2)
    • 8.4: Oxidation and Reduction: Chemical Reactions (5)
    • 8.5: Combination with Oxygen (1)
    • 8: Review Questions
    • 8: Additional Problems
    • 8: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 9: Organic Chemistry
    • 9.1: Organic and Inorganic (1)
    • 9.2: Names and Formulas of Hydrocarbons (1)
    • 9.3: Names and Formulas: Alcohols and Phenols
    • 9.4: Names and Formulas: Ethers
    • 9.5: Names and Formulas: Aldehydes and Ketones
    • 9.6: Names and Formulas: Carboxylic Acids
    • 9.7: Names and Formulas: Esters
    • 9.8: Names and Formulas: Nitrogen-Containing Compounds
    • 9.9: Isomers and Homologs (1)
    • 9.10: Classification of Hydrocarbons (1)
    • 9.11: Functional Groups
    • 9: Review Questions
    • 9: Additional Problems
    • 9: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 10: Polymers
    • 10.1: Polyethylene
    • 10.2: Addition Polymerization (2)
    • 10.3: Rubber and Other Elastomers
    • 10.4: Condensation Polymerization (1)
    • 10.5: Properties of Polymers
    • 10: Review Questions
    • 10: Additional Problems
    • 10: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11: Nuclear Chemistry
    • 11.1: Nuclear Equations (2)
    • 11.2: Half-Life (1)
    • 11.3: Radioisotopic Dating (1)
    • 11: Review Questions
    • 11: Additional Problems
    • 11: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 12: Chemistry of the Earth
    • 12.1: Composition of Earth
    • 12.2: Silicate Minerals
    • 12.3: Modified Silicates
    • 12.4: Metals and Ores (1)
    • 12.5: Oxidation and Reduction
    • 12.6: Mass Relationships (1)
    • 12: Review Questions
    • 12: Additional Problems
    • 12: Extra Problems (4)

  • Chapter 13: Air
    • 13.1: The Atmosphere: Composition and Cycles
    • 13.2: Industrial Smog (4)
    • 13.3: Photochemical Smog (2)
    • 13.4: Carbon Monoxide (2)
    • 13.5: The Ozone Layer
    • 13.6: Acid Rain (1)
    • 13.7: Indoor Air Pollution (1)
    • 13.8: Carbon Dioxide and Climate
    • 13: Review Questions
    • 13: Additional Problems
    • 13: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 14: Water
    • 14.1: Properties of Water (2)
    • 14.2: Natural Waters
    • 14.3: Acidic Waters (1)
    • 14.4: Municipal Water Supplies
    • 14.5: Wastewater Treatment
    • 14.6: Chemical Equations (1)
    • 14.7: Parts per Million and Parts per Billion (1)
    • 14: Review Questions
    • 14: Additional Problems
    • 14: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 15: Energy
    • 15.1: Fuels and Combustion (2)
    • 15.2: Energy and Chemical Reactions (1)
    • 15.3: Energy and the Laws of Thermodynamics
    • 15.4: Fossil Fuels
    • 15.5: Natural Gas
    • 15.6: Petroleum
    • 15.7: Nuclear Power
    • 15.8: Renewable Energy Sources
    • 15.9: Synthetic and Converted Fuels
    • 15: Review Questions
    • 15: Additional Problems
    • 15: Extra Problems (4)

  • Chapter 16: Biochemistry
    • 16.1: Carbohydrates (1)
    • 16.2: Lipids: Fats and Oils (1)
    • 16.3: Proteins
    • 16.4: Nucleic Acids: Parts and Structure (2)
    • 16.5: DNA: Self-Replication
    • 16.6: RNA: Protein Synthesis and the Genetic Code (2)
    • 16: Review Questions
    • 16: Additional Problems
    • 16: Extra Problems (1)

  • Chapter 17: Food
    • 17.1: Carbohydrates
    • 17.2: Fats and Cholesterol
    • 17.3: Proteins (1)
    • 17.4: Minerals
    • 17.5: Vitamins (1)
    • 17.6: Food Additives
    • 17.7: Calorie and Nutrient Calculations (1)
    • 17: Review Questions
    • 17: Additional Problems
    • 17: Extra Problems (5)

  • Chapter 18: Drugs
    • 18.1: NSAIDs and Related Drugs
    • 18.2: Antibacterial Drugs
    • 18.3: Antiviral Drugs
    • 18.4: Anticancer Drugs
    • 18.5: Hormones and Birth Control Drugs
    • 18.6: Drugs and the Mind
    • 18.7: Anesthetics
    • 18.8: Narcotics (1)
    • 18: Review Questions (4)
    • 18: Additional Problems
    • 18: Extra Problems (4)

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