Experiments and Exercises in Basic Chemistry

by Murov, Steven; Stedjee, Brian

• ISBN13: 9780470423738
• ISBN10: 0470423730
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-30
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

* Internet exercises available on the Web. * Topics and approach emphasize the development of scientific literacy. * Written in a clear, easy-to-read style. * Numerous experiments to choose from cover all topics typically covered in prep chemistry courses. * Avoids the use of known carcinogens and toxic metal salts. * Chemical Capsules demonstrate the relevance and importance of chemistry.

Author Biography

Steven Murov is the author of Experiments and Exercises in Basic Chemistry, 7th Edition, published by Wiley. Brian Stedjee is the author of Experiments and Exercises in Basic Chemistry, 7th Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Experiments

Introductory Concepts, Techniques, and Challenges

Measurements

Density

Mixtures: Separation and Purification

Melting Points

Lewis Structures and Molecular Models

Paper Chromatography

Classification of Chemical Reactions

Empirical Formula of Zinc Oxide

Empirical Formula of a Hydrate

Stoichiometry of a Reaction

Enthalpies in Physical and Chemical Changes

Chemical Properties of Oxygen and Hydrogen

Gas Laws

Distillation and Hardness of Water

Ionic Reactions and Conductivity

Analysis of Cations

Spectroscopy

Acidity and pH

Synthesis

Acid-Base Titrations

Oxidation-Reduction

Analysis of Bleach and Copper (II) Glycinate

The Rates of Chemical Reactions

Equilibrium Studies

Molecular Models of Organic Compounds

Carbohydrates

Exercises

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5

Exercise 6

Exercise 7

Exercise 8

Exercise 9

Exercise 10

Exercise 11

Exercise 12

Exercise 13

Exercise 14

Exercise 15

Exercise 16

Exercise 17

Exercise 18

Exercise 19

Exercise 20

Exercise 21

Exercise 22

Exercise 23

Appendices

Solutions to Starred Prelaboratory Exercises

Common Ions by Charge

Solubility of Ionic Compounds

Webercises

Significant Figures

Properties of Elements

Chemical Toxicity, Safety, and Uses

Periodic Properties of the Elements

Atmospheric Gases

Chemists, Chemistry and Society

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