THE QUICK AND PAINLESS WAY TO TEACH YOURSELF BASIC CHEMISTRY CONCEPTS AND TERMS
Chemistry: A Self-Teaching Guide is the easy way to gain a solid understanding of the essential science of chemistry. Assuming no background knowledge of the subject, this clear and accessible guide covers the central concepts and key definitions of this fundamental science, from the basic structure of the atom to chemical equations.
An innovative self-guided approach enables you to move through the material at your own pace―gradually building upon your knowledge while you strengthen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This edition features new and revised content throughout, including a new chapter on organic chemistry, designed to dramatically increase how fast you learn and how much you retain. This powerful learning resource features:
- An interactive, step-by-step method proven to increase your understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemistry
- Learning objectives, practice questions, study problems, and a self-review test in every chapter to reinforce your learning
- An emphasis on practical concepts and clear explanations to ensure that you comprehend the material quickly
- Engaging end-of-chapter stories connecting the material to a relevant topic in chemistry to bring important concepts to life
- Concise, student-friendly chapters describing major chemistry concepts and terms, including the periodic table, atomic weights, chemical bonding, solutions, gases, solids, and liquids
Chemistry: A Self-Teaching Guide is an ideal resource for high school or college students taking introductory chemistry courses, for students taking higher level courses needing to refresh their knowledge, and for those preparing for standardized chemistry and medical career admission tests.
Author(s): Richard Post, Chad Snyder, Clifford C. Houk
Series: Wiley Self-Teaching Guides
Edition: 3
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 432
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Appreciating the Connections
How to Use This Book
1 Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Electronic Structure
Objectives
Bohr Atomic MODEL
Periodic Table
Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids
Mass and Mass Number
Quantum Atomic Model
Electron Configuration
Self‐Test
Answers
2 Atomic Weights
Objectives
Gram Atomic Weight
Unit Factor Analysis (Factor Label Analysis/Dimensional Analysis)
Self‐Test
Answers
3 Periodic Properties and Chemical Bonding
Objectives
Outer Shell Electrons
Electron Dot Symbols (Lewis Symbols)
Ions
Ionic Bonds
Covalent Bonds
Polar Bonds
Shapes of Molecules
Periodic Properties
Self‐Test
Answers
4 Molecular and Formula Weights
Objectives
Molecular Weight
Formula Weight
Percentage Composition
Empirical Formula
Actual Molecular Formula
Self‐Test
Answers
5 Nomenclature
Objective
Binary Compounds
Binary Acids
Oxyacids
Salts
Summary
Self‐Test
Answers
6 Chemical Equations
Objectives
Balancing Chemical Equations
Word Equations
Reactions: Go Or No Go
Ionic Equations
Self‐Test
Answers
7 Mole Concept
Objectives
Limiting Reactant
Self‐Test
Answers
8 Gases
Objectives
Kinetic Molecular Theory
Boyle's Law
Charles's Law
Partial Pressure
Graham's Law
The Combined Gas Law
The Ideal Gas Law Equation
Self‐Test
Answers
9 Solids
Objectives
Crystals and their Shapes
Heat of Fusion
Specific Heat
Types of Solids
Atomic and Ionic Radii
Self‐Test
Answers
10 Liquids
Objectives
Vapor Pressure
Boiling Point
Miscibility
Heat of Vaporization
Self‐Test
Answers
11 Solutions and Their Properties
Objectives
Salts and Oxides
Hydrates and Water of Hydration
Kinds of Solutions
Proportions in Solutions
Molarity
Colligative Properties of Solutions and Molality
Mole Fraction and Vapor Pressure
Boiling Point Elevation
Freezing Point Depression
Self‐Test
Answers
12 Chemical Equilibrium
Objectives
Equilibrium Constant
Calculating Equilibrium Constants
Types of Equilibrium
Stress in Equilibrium
Ionic Equilibria
Self‐Test
Answers
13 Acids and Bases
Objectives
Arrhenius Acids and Bases
pH and pOH
Buffer Solutions
Hydrolysis of Salts
BrønsteD–Lowry Acids and Bases: Leveling Effect of the Solvent
The Lewis Acid–Base Concept
Self‐Test
Answers
14 Organic Chemistry
Objectives
Bond Geometry
Oxygen‐Containing Organic Compounds
Alcohols
Ethers
Carbonyl Groups
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Summary
Self‐Test
Answers
Appendix
Index
EULA
