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Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation 6th edition

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Steven S. Zumdahl and Donald J. De Coste
Publisher: Brooks/Cole

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Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Chemistry: An Introduction
    • 1.1: Chemistry: An Introduction (2)
    • 1.2: What is Chemistry? (1)
    • 1.3: Solving Problems Using A Scientific Approach (2)
    • 1.4: The Scientific Method (3)
    • 1.5: Learning Chemistry (2)
    • 1: Extra Problems (3)

  • Chapter 2: Measurements and Calculations
    • 2.1: Scientific Notation (5)
    • 2.2: Units (1)
    • 2.3: Measurements of Length, Volume, and Mass (8)
    • 2.4: Uncertainty in Measurement (3)
    • 2.5: Significant Figures (10)
    • 2.6: Problem Solving and Dimensional Analysis (7)
    • 2.7: Temperature Conversions: An Approach to Problem Solving (6)
    • 2.8: Density (28)
    • 2: Extra Problems (7)

  • Chapter 3: Matter
    • 3.1: Matter (5)
    • 3.2: Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes (4)
    • 3.3: Elements and Compounds (2)
    • 3.4: Mixtures and Pure Substances (4)
    • 3.5: Separation of Mixtures (11)
    • 3: Extra Problems (13)

  • Chapter 4: Chemical Foundations: Elements, Atoms, and Ions
    • 4.1: The Elements (2)
    • 4.2: Symbols for the Elements (3)
    • 4.3: Dalton's Atomic Theory
    • 4.4: Formulas of Compounds (2)
    • 4.5: The Structure of the Atom (1)
    • 4.6: Introduction to the Modern Concept of Atomic Structure (1)
    • 4.7: Isotopes (8)
    • 4.8: Introduction to the Periodic Table (6)
    • 4.9: Natural States of the Elements (4)
    • 4.10: Ions (9)
    • 4.11: Compounds That Contain Ions (19)
    • 4: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 5: Nomenclature
    • 5.1: Naming Compounds
    • 5.2: Naming Binary Compounds That Contain a Metal and a Nonmetal (Types I and II) (3)
    • 5.3: Naming Binary Compounds That Contain Only Nonmetals (Type III) (1)
    • 5.4: Naming Binary Compounds: A Review (3)
    • 5.5: Naming Compounds That Contain Polyatomic Ions (9)
    • 5.6: Naming Acids (3)
    • 5.7: Writing Formulas from names (35)
    • 5: Extra Problems (1)

  • Chapter 6: Chemical Reactions: An Introduction
    • 6.1: Evidence for a Chemical Reaction (3)
    • 6.2: Chemical Equations (14)
    • 6.3: Balancing Chemical Equations (21)
    • 6: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 7: Reaction in Aqueous Solutions
    • 7.1: Predicting Whether a Reaction Will Occur
    • 7.2: Reaction in Which a Solid Forms (13)
    • 7.3: Describing Reaction in Aqueous Solutions (5)
    • 7.4: Reactions That Form Water: Acids and Bases (5)
    • 7.5: Reactions of Metals with Nonmetals(Oxidation-Reduction) (6)
    • 7.6: Ways to Classify Reactions (1)
    • 7.7: Other Ways to Classify Reactions (22)
    • 7: Extra Problems (1)

  • Chapter 8: Chemical Composition
    • 8.1: Counting by Weighing (2)
    • 8.2: Atomic Masses: Counting Atoms by Weighing (2)
    • 8.3: The Mole (9)
    • 8.4: Molar Mass (12)
    • 8.5: Percent Composition of Compounds (5)
    • 8.6: Formulas of Compounds (1)
    • 8.7: Calculation of Empirical Formulas (11)
    • 8.8: Calculation of Molecular Formulas (28)
    • 8: Extra Problems (6)

  • Chapter 9: Chemical Quantities
    • 9.1: Information Given by Chemical Equations (3)
    • 9.2: Mole-Mole Relationships (5)
    • 9.3: Mass Calculations (14)
    • 9.4: Calculations Involving a Limiting Reactant (8)
    • 9.5: Percent Yield (19)
    • 9: Extra Problems (4)

  • Chapter 10: Energy
    • 10.1: The Nature of Energy
    • 10.2: Temperature and Heat
    • 10.3: Exothermic and Endothermic Processes (1)
    • 10.4: Thermodynamics
    • 10.5: Measuring Energy Changes (15)
    • 10.6: Thermochemistry (Enthalpy) (1)
    • 10.7: Hess's Law (3)
    • 10.8: Quality Versus Quantity of Energy
    • 10.9: Energy and Our World
    • 10.10: Energy as a Driving Force (8)

  • Chapter 11: Modern Atomic Theory
    • 11.1: Rutherford's Atom (1)
    • 11.2: Electromagnetic Radiation (1)
    • 11.3: Emission of Energy by Atoms (1)
    • 11.4: The Energy Levels of Hydrogen (2)
    • 11.5: The Bohr Model of the Atom (2)
    • 11.6: the Wave Mechanical Model of the Atom (2)
    • 11.7: The Hydrogen Orbitals (4)
    • 11.8: The Wave Mechanical Model: Further Development (4)
    • 11.9: Electron Arrangements in the First Eighteen Atoms on the Periodic Table (5)
    • 11.10: Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table (5)
    • 11.11: Atomic Properties and the Periodic Table (15)
    • 11: Extra Problems (6)

  • Chapter 12: Chemical Bonding
    • 12.1: Types of Chemical Bonds
    • 12.2: Electronegativity (5)
    • 12.3: Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments (2)
    • 12.4: Stable Electron Configurations and Charges on Ions (5)
    • 12.5: Ionic Bonding and Structures of Ionic Compounds (4)
    • 12.6: Lewis Structures (3)
    • 12.7: Lewis Structures of Molecules with Multiple bonds
    • 12.8: Molecular Structure
    • 12.9: Molecular Structure: The VSEPR Model (14)
    • 12.10: Molecular Structure: Molecules with Double Bonds

  • Chapter 13: Gases
    • 13.1: Pressure (4)
    • 13.2: Pressure and Volume: Boyle's Law (5)
    • 13.3: Volume and Temperature: Charles's Law (6)
    • 13.4: Volume and Moles: Avogadro's Law (5)
    • 13.5: The Ideal Gas Law (5)
    • 13.6: Dalton's Law of Partials Pressures (5)
    • 13.7: Laws and Models: A Review
    • 13.8: The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
    • 13.9: The Implications of the Kinetic Molecular Theory
    • 13.10: Gas Stoichiometry (14)
    • 13: Extra Problems (9)

  • Chapter 14: Liquids and Solids
    • 14.1: Water and Its Phase Changes (1)
    • 14.2: Energy Requirements for the Changes of State (8)
    • 14.3: Intermolecular Forces (7)
    • 14.4: Evaporation and Vapor Pressure (4)
    • 14.5: The Solid State: Types of Solids (1)
    • 14.6: Bonding in solids (21)
    • 14: Extra Problems (3)

  • Chapter 15: Solutions
    • 15.1: Solubility (3)
    • 15.2:Solution Composition: An Introduction (2)
    • 15.3: Solution Composition: Mass Percent (4)
    • 15.4: Solution Composition: Molarity (12)
    • 15.5: Dilution (3)
    • 15.6: Stoichiometry of Solution Reactions (3)
    • 15.7: Neutralization Reactions (5)
    • 15.8: Solution Composition: Normality (20)
    • 15: Extra Problems (7)

  • Chapter 16: Acids and Bases
    • 16.1: Acids and Bases (3)
    • 16.2: Acid Strength (6)
    • 16.3: Water as an Acid and a Base (7)
    • 16.4: The pH Scale (9)
    • 16.5: Calculating the pH of Strong Acid Solutions (2)
    • 16.6: Buffered Solutions 59-105] (13)
    • 16: Extra Problems (5)

  • Chapter 17: Equilibrium
    • 17.1: How Chemical Reactions Occur
    • 17.2: Conditions That Affect Reaction Rates (1)
    • 17.3: The Equilibrium condition (2)
    • 17.4: Chemical Equilibrium: A Dynamic Condition (1)
    • 17.5: The Equilibrium constant: An Introduction (3)
    • 17.6: Heterogeneous Equilibria (2)
    • 17.7: Le Chatelier's Principle (3)
    • 17.8: Applications Involving the Equilibrium Constant (6)
    • 17.9: Solubility Equilibria (17)
    • 17: Extra Problems (5)

  • Chapter 18: Oxidation-Reduction Reactions and Electrochemistry
    • 18.1: Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (3)
    • 18.2: Oxidation States (4)
    • 18.3: Oxidation-Reduction Reactions Between Nonmetals (3)
    • 18.4: Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Reactions by the Half-Reaction Method (3)
    • 18.5: Electrochemistry: An Introduction (2)
    • 18.6:Batteries (1)
    • 18.7: Corrosion (2)
    • 18.8: Electrolysis (15)

  • Chapter 19: Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy
    • 19.1: Radioactive Decay (6)
    • 19.2: Nuclear Transformations (2)
    • 19.3: Detection of Radioactivity and the Concept of Half-life (6)
    • 19.4: Dating by Radioactivity (2)
    • 19.5: Medical Applications of Radioactivity (1)
    • 19.6: Nuclear Energy (1)
    • 19.7: Nuclear Fission (2)
    • 19.8: Nuclear Reactors (2)
    • 19.9: Nuclear Fusion (2)
    • 19.10: Effects of Radiation (8)

  • Chapter 20: Organic Chemistry
    • 20.1: Carbon Bonding (3)
    • 20.2: Alkanes (2)
    • 20.3: Structural Formulas and Isomerism (1)
    • 20.4: Naming Alkanes (3)
    • 20.5: Petroleum (2)
    • 20.6: Reactions of Alkanes (3)
    • 20.7: Alkenes and Alkynes (2)
    • 20.8: Aromatic Hydrocarbons (1)
    • 20.9: Naming Aromatic Compounds (1)
    • 20.10: Functional Groups
    • 20.11: Alcohols (2)
    • 20.12: Properties and Uses of Alcohols (2)
    • 20.13:Aldehydes and Ketones (2)
    • 20.14: Naming Aldehydes and Ketones (1)
    • 20.15: Carboxylic Acids and Esters (2)
    • 20.16: Polymers (16)
    • 20: Extra Problems (1)

  • Chapter 21: Biochemistry
    • 21.1: Proteins (1)
    • 21.2: Primary Structure of Proteins (1)
    • 21.3: Secondary Structure of Proteins (2)
    • 21.4: Tertiary Structure of Proteins (1)
    • 21.5: Functions of Proteins (3)
    • 21.6: Enzymes (2)
    • 21.7: Carbohydrates (1)
    • 21.8: Nucleic Acids (2)
    • 21.9: Lipids (26)
    • 21: Extra Problems (2)

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