Teaching General Chemistry A Materials Science Companion

by Ellis, Arthur B.; Geselbracht, Margret J.; Johnson, Brian J.; Lisensky, George C.; Robinson, William R.

• ISBN13: 9780841227255
• ISBN10: 084122725X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-05-05
• Publisher: American Chemical Society

Summary

This resource volume, written especially for teachers of introductory chemistry courses, is in a ready-to-use format that will enable instructors to integrate materials chemistry into their curriculum. The book collects a critical mass of text, demonstrations, and laboratory experiments. The first ten chapters present a general introduction to solids; numerous easy-to-do teacher demonstrations are integrated into the material. The second part of the volume consists of fifteen laboratory experiments for students. Examples from cutting-edge research, as well as everyday life, spark student interest while illustrating the basic ideas that are important to an understanding of chemistry.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Materials Chemistry

Atoms and Electrons

Stoichiometry

Determination of Structure Using Diffraction Data

Common Crystalline Structures

Defects in Solids

Electronic Structure of Crystalline Solids

Chemical Equilibrium: Acid-Base and Redox Analogies in Solids

Applications of Thermodynamics: Phase Changes

Synthesis of Materials

Laboratory Experiments

Heat Capacities of Materials

Solid-State Structure and Properties

Solid Solutions with the Alum Structure

Optical Diffraction Experiments

X-Ray Analysis of a Solid

Radon Testing

Periodic Properties and Light-Emitting Diodes

Hydrogen Insertion into WO3

Absorption of Light

A Shape Memory Alloy, NiTi

A High-Temperature Superconductor, YBa2Cu3O7-x

A Solid Electrolyte, Cu2HgI4

Diffusion in Solids, Liquids and Gases

Magnetic Garnets, YxGd3-xFe5O12

The Sol-Gel Preparation of Silica Gel Sensors

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