Introductory Chemistry

Provides over 175 worked examples and more than 500 practice problems and quiz questions to help students develop and practice their problem solving skills.

To the Student

v

What Is Chemistry?

1

(6)

The Numerical Side of Chemistry

7

(20)

The Evolution of Atomic Theory

27

(12)

The Modern Model of the Atom

39

(10)

Chemical Bonding and Nomenclature

49

(14)

The Shape of Molecules

63

(10)

Chemical Reactions

73

(8)

Stoichiometry and the Mole

81

(16)

The Transfer of Electrons from One Atom to Another in a Chemical Reaction

97

(14)

Intermolecular Forces and the Phases of Matter

111

(6)

What If There Were No Intermolecular Forces? The Ideal Gas

117

(10)

Solutions

127

(16)

When Reactants Turn into Products

143

(10)

Chemical Equilibrium

153

(8)

Electrolytes, Acids, and Bases

161

(12)

Nuclear Chemistry

173

(8)

The Chemistry of Carbon

181

(8)

Synthetic and Biological Polymers

189

(10)

Appendix: Mathematics Review

199

(26)

A.1 Signed Numbers

199

(2)

A.2 Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

201

(4)

A.3 Linear (First-Degree) Equations

205

(2)

A.4 Exponents and Roots

207

(1)

A.5 Scientific Notation and Rounding

208

(5)

A.6 Logarithms and Inverse Logarithms

213

(1)

A.7 Ratios and Proportions

214

(2)

A.8 Length, Area, Volume

216

(1)

A.9 Averages and Weighted Averages

217

(2)

A.10 Graphs

219

(2)

A.11 Unit Analysis and Conversion Factors

221

(1)

A.12 Probability

222

(1)

A.13 Geometric Figures

223

(2)

Solutions to Practice Problems and Quizzes

225

(19)

Additional Resources

244

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Introductory Chemistry

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials