General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications with MasteringChemistry®

by Petrucci, Ralph H.; Herring, F. Geoffrey; Madura, Jeffry D.; Bissonnette, Carey

• ISBN13: 9780131493308
• ISBN10: 0131493302
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applicationsis recognized for its superior problems, lucid writing, and precision of argument. This updated and expanded edition retains the popular and innovative features of previous editions-including Feature Problems,follow-up Integrative and Practice Exercisesto accompany every in-chapter Example,and Focus Onapplication boxes, as well as new Keep in Mindmarginal notes.Topics covered include atoms and the atomic theory, chemical compounds and reactions, gases, Thermochemistry, electrons in atoms, chemical bonding, liquids, solids, and intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, principles of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, representative and transitional elements, and nuclear and organic chemistry.For individuals interested in a broad overview of chemical principles and applications.

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Preface

Studentrsquo;s Guide to Using this Text

Matterndash;Its Properties and Measurement

The Scientific Method

Properties of Matter

Classification of Matter

Measurement of Matter: SI (Metric) Units

Density and Percent Composition: Their Use in Problem Solving

Uncertainties in Scientific Measurements

Significant Figures Focus on The Scientific Method at Work: Polywater Summary Integrative Example Exercises Integrative and Advanced Exercises Feature Problems Self Assessment Questions eMedia Exercises

Atoms and the Atomic Theory

Early Chemical Discoveries and the Atomic Theory

Electrons and Other Discoveries in Atomic Physics

The Nuclear Atom

Chemical Elements

Atomic Masses

Introduction to the Periodic Table

The Concept of the Mole and the Avogadro Constant

Using the Mole Concept in Calculations Focus on Occurrence and Abundances of the Elements Summary Integrative Example Exercises Integrative and Advanced Exercises Feature Problems Self Assessment Questions eMedia Exercises

Chemical Compounds

Types of Chemical Compounds and Their Formulas

The Mole Concept and Chemical Compounds

Composition of Chemical Compounds

Oxidation States: A Useful Tool in Describing Chemical Compounds

Naming Compounds: Organic and Inorganic Compounds

Names and Formulas of Inorganic Compounds

Names and Formulas of Organic Compounds Focus on Mass Spectrometryndash;Determining Molecular Formulas Summary Integrative Example Exercises

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