General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Application & Basic Media Pack

by Petrucci, Ralph H.; Harwood, William S; Herring, Geoff E; Madura, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9780132388269
• ISBN10: 013238826X
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

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-includingFeature Problems,follow-upIntegrative and Practice Exercisesto accompany every in-chapterExample,andFocus Onapplication boxes, as well as newKeep 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

Students Guide to Using this Text

Matter 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

eLaboratory 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

eLaboratory 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 Spectrometry Determining Molecular Formulas

Summary

Integrative Example Exercises

Integrative and Advanced Exercises

Feature Problems

Self Assessment Questions

eMedia Exercises

eLaboratory Exercises

Chemical Reactions

Chemical Reactions and Chemical Equations

Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry

Chemical Reactions in Solution

Determining the Limiting Reactant

Other Practical Matters in Reaction Stoichiometry Focus on Industrial Chemistry

Summary

Integrative Example Exercises

Integrative and Advanced Exercises

Feature Problems

Self Assessment Questions

eMedia Exercises

Introduction to Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

The Nature of Aqueous Solutions

Precipitation Reactions

AcidBase Reactions

OxidationReduction: Some General Principles

Balancing OxidationReduction Equations

Oxidizing and Reducing Agents

Stoichiometry of Reactions in Aqueous Solutions: Titrations Focus on Water Treatment

Summary

Integrative Example Exercises

Integrative and Advanced Exercises

Feature Problems

Self Assessment Questions

eMedia Exercises

eLaboratory Exercises

Gases

Properties of Gases: Gas Pressure

The Simple Gas Laws

Combining the Gas Laws: The Ideal Gas Equation and the General Gas Equation

Applications of the Ideal Gas Equation

Gases in Chemical Reactions

Mixtures of Gases

Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases

Gas Properties Relating to the Kinetic-Molecular Theory

Nonideal (Real) Gases Focus on Earths Atmo

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