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Foundations of College Chemistry, Laboratory, 13th Edition
by Morris Hein (Mount San Antonio College); Judith N. Peisen (Hagerstown Community College); Robert L. Miner (Mount San Antonio College)Edition:
13th
ISBN13:
9780470554906
ISBN10:
0470554908
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Pub. Date:
8/1/2010
Publisher(s):
Wiley
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Learning the fundamentals of chemistry can be a difficult task to undertake for health professionals. For over 35 years, this text has helped them master the chemistry skills they need to succeed. It provides them with clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts and problem solving. Theyrs"ll learn how to apply concepts with the help of worked out examples. In addition, Chemistry in Action features and conceptual questions checks brings together the understanding of chemistry and relates chemistry to things health professionals experience on a regular basis.
Table of Contents
Preface vi
To the Student and Safety Guidelines viii
Laboratory Rules and Safety Procedures ix
EXPERIMENTS
1. Laboratory Techniques 1
2. Measurements 11
3. Preparation and Properties of Oxygen 23
4. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen 33
5. Calorimetry and Specific Heat 43
6. Freezing Points—Graphing of Data 51
7. Water in Hydrates 61
8. Water, Solutions, and pH 67
9. Properties of Solutions 83
10. Composition of Potassium Chlorate 93
11. Double Displacement Reactions 99
12. Single Displacement Reactions 105
13. Ionization-Electrolytes and pH 109
14. Identification of Selected Anions 123
15. Quantitative Preparation of Potassium Chloride 131
16. Electromagnetic Energy and Spectroscopy 137
17. Lewis Structures and Molecular Models 147
18. Boyle’s Law 159
19. Charles’ Law 169
20. Liquids: Vapor Pressure and Boiling Points 179
21. Molar Volume of a Gas 187
22. Neutralization–Titration I 193
23. Neutralization–Titration II 201
24. Chemical Equilibrium–Reversible Reactions 209
25. Heat of Reaction 217
26. Distillation of Volatile Liquids 225
27. Organic Chemistry–Hydrocarbons 235
28. Alcohols, Esters, Aldehydes, and Ketones 245
STUDY AIDS
1. Significant Figures 253
2. Formulas and Chemical Equations 255
3. Preparing and Reading a Graph 259
4. Using a Scientific Calculator 271
5. Dimensional Analysis and Stoichiometry 277
6. Organic Chemistry–An Introduction 283
EXERCISES
1. Significant Figures and Exponential Notation 287
2. Measurements 289
3. Names and Formulas I 291
4. Names and Formulas II 293
5. Names and Formulas III 295
6. Equation Writing and Balancing I 297
7. Equation Writing and Balancing II 299
8. Equation Writing and Balancing III 301
9. Graphical Representation of Data 303
10. Moles 305
11. Stoichiometry I 307
12. Gas Laws 309
13. Solution Concentrations 311
14. Stoichiometry II 313
15. Chemical Equilibrium 315
16. Oxidation-Reduction Equations I 317
17. Oxidation-Reduction Equations II 319
18. Organic Chemistry I 321
19. Organic Chemistry II 323
APPENDICES
1. Suggested List of Equipment 325
2. List of Reagents Required and Preparation of Solutions 326
3. Special Equipment or Preparations Needed 329
4. Units of Measurements 333
5. Solubility Table 334
6. Vapor Pressure of Water 335
7. Boiling Points of Liquids 335
8. Waste Disposal Requirements for Each Experiment 336
Periodic Table of the Elements 338
Atomic Masses of the Elements 339
Names, Formulas, and Charges of Common Ions 340
