Introductory Chemistry

by Russo, Steve

• ISBN13: 9780321068668
• ISBN10: 0321068661
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group

Summary

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

Table of Contents

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