Chemistry 10th edition

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Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste, and Gretchen Adams
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Chemical Foundations
    • 1: Active Learning Questions (1)
    • 1: Questions (1)
    • 1: Significant Figures and Unit Conversions (10)
    • 1: Temperature (4)
    • 1: Density (10)
    • 1: Classification and Separation of Matter (3)
    • 1: Additional Exercises (4)
    • 1: Chemwork Problems
    • 1: Challenge Problems (4)
    • 1: Integrative Problems
    • 1: Extra Problems
    • 1: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials (1)

  • Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
    • 2: Active Learning Questions (2)
    • 2: Questions (4)
    • 2: Development of the Atomic Theory (6)
    • 2: The Nature of the Atom (15)
    • 2: Nomenclature (15)
    • 2: Additional Exercises (9)
    • 2: Chemwork Problems (3)
    • 2: Challenge Problems (4)
    • 2: Integrative Problems (1)
    • 2: Marathon Problem
    • 2: Extra Problems (5)
    • 2: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials (1)

  • Chapter 3: Stoichiometry
    • 3: Active Learning Questions (6)
    • 3: Questions
    • 3: Atomic Masses and the Mass Spectrometer (5)
    • 3: Moles and Molar Masses (16)
    • 3: Percent Composition (3)
    • 3: Empirical and Molecular Formulas (9)
    • 3: Balancing Chemical Equations (4)
    • 3: Reaction Stoichiometry (10)
    • 3: Limiting Reactants and Percent Yield (10)
    • 3: Additional Exercises (16)
    • 3: Chemwork Problems
    • 3: Challenge Problems (12)
    • 3: Integrative Problems (2)
    • 3: Marathon Problems
    • 3: Extra Problems (3)

  • Chapter 4: Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
    • 4: Active Learning Questions (3)
    • 4: Questions (1)
    • 4: Aqueous Solutions: Strong and Weak Electrolytes (3)
    • 4: Solution Concentration: Molarity (15)
    • 4: Precipitation Reactions (15)
    • 4: Acid–Base Reactions (12)
    • 4: Oxidation–Reduction Reactions (12)
    • 4: Additional Exercises (14)
    • 4: Chemwork Problems (4)
    • 4: Challenge Problems (15)
    • 4: Integrative Problems (2)
    • 4: Marathon Problems
    • 4: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 5: Gases
    • 5: Active Learning Questions (5)
    • 5: Questions (5)
    • 5: Pressure (6)
    • 5: Gas Laws (17)
    • 5: Gas Density, Molar Mass, and Reaction Stoichiometry (13)
    • 5: Partial Pressure (13)
    • 5: Kinetic Molecular Theory and Real Gases (12)
    • 5: Atmosphere Chemistry (3)
    • 5: Additional Exercises (12)
    • 5: Chemwork Problems (1)
    • 5: Challenge Problems (9)
    • 5: Integrative Problems (3)
    • 5: Marathon Problem
    • 5: Extra Problems (4)

  • Chapter 6: Thermochemistry
    • 6: Active Learning Questions (1)
    • 6: Questions
    • 6: Potential and Kinetic Energy (2)
    • 6: Heat and Work (8)
    • 6: Properties of Enthalpy (8)
    • 6: Calorimetry and Heat Capacity (15)
    • 6: Hess's Law (5)
    • 6: Standard Enthalpies of Formation (7)
    • 6: Energy Consumption and Sources (7)
    • 6: Additional Exercises (12)
    • 6: Chemwork Problems (2)
    • 6: Challenge Problems (6)
    • 6: Integrative Problems (1)
    • 6: Marathon Problems
    • 6: Extra Problems (4)

  • Chapter 7: Atomic Structure and Periodicity
    • 7: Active Learning Questions (1)
    • 7: Questions (2)
    • 7: Light and Matter (14)
    • 7: Hydrogen Atom: The Bohr Model (8)
    • 7: Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Numbers, and Orbitals (5)
    • 7: Polyelectronic Atoms (16)
    • 7: The Periodic Table and Periodic Properties (16)
    • 7: Alkali Metals (6)
    • 7: Additional Exercises (12)
    • 7: Chemwork Problems (4)
    • 7: Challenge Problems (7)
    • 7: Integrative Problems (1)
    • 7: Extra Problems (4)

  • Chapter 8: Bonding: General Concepts
    • 8: Active Learning Questions (1)
    • 8: Questions (2)
    • 8: Chemical Bonds and Electronegativity (12)
    • 8: Ions and Ionic Compounds (20)
    • 8: Bond Energies (13)
    • 8: Lewis Structures and Resonance (14)
    • 8: Formal Charge (7)
    • 8: Molecular Structure and Polarity (15)
    • 8: Additional Exercises (6)
    • 8: Chemwork Problems (3)
    • 8: Challenge Problems (8)
    • 8: Integrative Problems (1)
    • 8: Marathon Problems
    • 8: Extra Problems (1)
    • 8: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials (2)

  • Chapter 9: Covalent Bonding: Orbitals
    • 9: Active Learning Questions (1)
    • 9: Questions (2)
    • 9: The Localized Electron Model and Hybrid Orbitals (17)
    • 9: The Molecular Orbital Model (15)
    • 9: Additional Exercises (14)
    • 9: Chemwork Problems (1)
    • 9: Challenge Problems (8)
    • 9: Integrative Problems
    • 9: Extra Problems (3)

  • Chapter 10: Liquids and Solids
    • 10: Active Learning Questions
    • 10: Questions (3)
    • 10: Intermolecular Forces and Physical Properties (7)
    • 10: Properties of Liquids (3)
    • 10: Structures and Properties of Solids (34)
    • 10: Phase Changes and Phase Diagrams (12)
    • 10: Additional Exercises (11)
    • 10: Chemwork Problems (2)
    • 10: Challenge Problems (9)
    • 10: Integrative Problems (1)
    • 10: Marathon Problem
    • 10: Extra Problems (4)

  • Chapter 11: Properties of Solutions
    • 11: Active Learning Questions
    • 11: Solution Review (1)
    • 11: Questions (4)
    • 11: Solution Composition (9)
    • 11: Energetics of Solutions and Solubility (8)
    • 11: Vapor Pressures of Solutions (9)
    • 11: Colligative Properties (9)
    • 11: Properties of Electrolyte Solutions (8)
    • 11: Additional Exercises (12)
    • 11: Chemwork Problems (2)
    • 11: Challenge Problems (7)
    • 11: Integrative Problems (3)
    • 11: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 12: Chemical Kinetics
    • 12: Active Learning Questions
    • 12: Questions (1)
    • 12: Reaction Rates (6)
    • 12: Rate Laws from Experimental Data: Initial Rates Method (6)
    • 12: Integrated Rate Laws (18)
    • 12: Reaction Mechanisms (3)
    • 12: Temperature Dependence of Rate Constants and the Collision Model (10)
    • 12: Catalysts (7)
    • 12: Additional Exercises (7)
    • 12: Chemwork Problems (4)
    • 12: Challenge Problems (6)
    • 12: Integrative Problems (1)
    • 12: Marathon Problem (1)
    • 12: Extra Problems (1)

  • Chapter 13: Chemical Equilibrium
    • 13: Active Learning Questions
    • 13: Questions (7)
    • 13: The Equilibrium Constant (11)
    • 13: Equilibrium Calculations (19)
    • 13: Le Châtelier's Principle (6)
    • 13: Additional Exercises (13)
    • 13: Chemwork Problems (3)
    • 13: Challenge Problems (11)
    • 13: Integrative Problems (3)
    • 13: Marathon Problem
    • 13: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 14: Acids and Bases
    • 14: Active Learning Questions
    • 14: Questions (3)
    • 14: Nature of Acids and Bases (8)
    • 14: Autoionization of Water and the pH Scale (6)
    • 14: Solutions of Acids (17)
    • 14: Solutions of Bases (14)
    • 14: Polyprotic Acids (4)
    • 14: Acid–Base Properties of Salts (11)
    • 14: Relationships Between Structure and Strengths of Acids and Bases (2)
    • 14: Lewis Acids and Bases (1)
    • 14: Additional Exercises (16)
    • 14: Chemwork Problems (3)
    • 14: Challenge Problems (6)
    • 14: Integrative Problems
    • 14: Marathon Problems (1)
    • 14: Extra Problems (3)

  • Chapter 15: Acid–Base Equilibria
    • 15: Active Learning Questions
    • 15: Questions (1)
    • 15: Buffers (28)
    • 15: Acid–Base Titrations (12)
    • 15: Indicators (7)
    • 15: Additional Exercises (12)
    • 15: Chemwork Problems (2)
    • 15: Challenge Problems (4)
    • 15: Integrative Problems (2)
    • 15: Marathon Problem
    • 15: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 16: Solubility and Complex Ion Equilibria
    • 16: Active Learning Questions
    • 16: Questions (1)
    • 16: Solubility Equilibria (17)
    • 16: Precipitation Conditions (7)
    • 16: Complex Ion Equilibria (9)
    • 16: Additional Exercises (4)
    • 16: Chemwork Problems (2)
    • 16: Challenge Problems (4)
    • 16: Integrative Problems (1)
    • 16: Marathon Problem
    • 16: Extra Problems (1)

  • Chapter 17: Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy
    • 17: Active Learning Questions
    • 17: Questions (3)
    • 17: Spontaneity, Entropy, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Free Energy (9)
    • 17: Chemical Reactions: Entropy Changes and Free Energy (22)
    • 17: Free Energy: Pressure Dependence and Equilibrium (12)
    • 17: Additional Exercises (11)
    • 17: Chemwork Problems (1)
    • 17: Challenge Problems (11)
    • 17: Integrative Problems
    • 17: Marathon Problem (1)
    • 17: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 18: Electrochemistry
    • 18: Active Learning Questions
    • 18: Review of Oxidation–Reduction Reactions (2)
    • 18: Questions (2)
    • 18: Galvanic Cells, Cell Potentials, Standard Reduction Potentials, and Free Energy (22)
    • 18: The Nernst Equation (16)
    • 18: Electrolysis (15)
    • 18: Additional Exercises (14)
    • 18: Chemwork Problems (4)
    • 18: Challenge Problems (8)
    • 18: Integrative Problems
    • 18: Marathon Problems (1)
    • 18: Extra Problems (4)

  • Chapter 19: The Nucleus: A Chemist's View
    • 19: Questions (3)
    • 19: Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Transformations (7)
    • 19: Kinetics of Radioactive Decay (15)
    • 19: Energy Changes in Nuclear Reactions (9)
    • 19: Detection, Uses, and Health Effects of Radiation (3)
    • 19: Additional Exercises (7)
    • 19: Chemwork Problems
    • 19: Challenge Problems (4)
    • 19: Integrative Problems (1)
    • 19: Extra Problems (1)

  • Chapter 20: The Representative Elements
    • 20: Questions (3)
    • 20: Group 1A Elements (5)
    • 20: Group 2A Elements (4)
    • 20: Group 3A Elements (5)
    • 20: Group 4A Elements (4)
    • 20: Group 5A Elements (7)
    • 20: Group 6A Elements (4)
    • 20: Group 7A Elements (2)
    • 20: Group 8A Elements (4)
    • 20: Additional Exercises (7)
    • 20: Chemwork Problems
    • 20: Challenge Problems (7)
    • 20: Integrative Problems
    • 20: Marathon Problems
    • 20: Extra Problems (1)

  • Chapter 21: Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry
    • 21: Active Learning Questions
    • 21: Questions (7)
    • 21: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds (18)
    • 21: Bonding, Color, and Magnetism in Coordination Compounds (11)
    • 21: Metallurgy (3)
    • 21: Additional Exercises (7)
    • 21: Chemwork Problems
    • 21: Challenge Problems (3)
    • 21: Integrative Problems (2)
    • 21: Marathon Problem
    • 21: Extra Problems (2)

  • Chapter 22: Organic and Biological Molecules
    • 22: Questions (1)
    • 22: Hydrocarbons (16)
    • 22: Isomerism (13)
    • 22: Functional Groups (11)
    • 22: Reactions of Organic Compounds (5)
    • 22: Polymers (4)
    • 22: Natural Polymers (8)
    • 22: Additional Exercises (8)
    • 22: Chemwork Problems
    • 22: Challenge Problems (2)
    • 22: Integrative Problems
    • 22: Marathon Problems
    • 22: Extra Problems


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Chapter 1: Chemical Foundations
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Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
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Chapter 3: Stoichiometry
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Chapter 4: Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
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Chapter 5: Gases
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Chapter 6: Thermochemistry
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Chapter 7: Atomic Structure and Periodicity
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Chapter 8: Bonding: General Concepts
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Chapter 9: Covalent Bonding: Orbitals
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Chapter 10: Liquids and Solids
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Chapter 11: Properties of Solutions
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Chapter 12: Chemical Kinetics
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Chapter 13: Chemical Equilibrium
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Chapter 14: Acids and Bases
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Chapter 15: Acid–Base Equilibria
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Chapter 16: Solubility and Complex Ion Equilibria
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Chapter 17: Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy
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Chapter 18: Electrochemistry
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Chapter 19: The Nucleus: A Chemist's View
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Chapter 20: The Representative Elements
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Chapter 21: Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry
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Chapter 22: Organic and Biological Molecules
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