Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

by Ouellette, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780023896705
• ISBN10: 0023896701
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-07-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Using the chemistry of life as a unifying theme, this proven book offers an integrated and balanced treatment of chemical concepts. Balances qualitative discussions with careful development of basic problem-solving skills. Organized in sequential chapters covering general, organic, and biochemistry, the topics are woven together when appropriate by using organic examples in the general chemistry section and biochemical examples in the organic chemistry chapters. Many pharmaceutical, medicinal, and general interest subjects are used in the in-chapter end-of-chapter examples and exercises. Essays highlight chemistry in the world around us including many medical applications (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Gene Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis; Bone Marrow Transplants), dietary nutritional subjects (Bacteria and Ulcers; Diet, Amino Acid Supplements and Muscles), and general interest topics (Silicon Affects your Lifestyle; Recombinant DNA and Agriculture; Freon, Radicals, and the Ozone Layer).

Table of Contents

1. Chemistry.
2. Measurements.
3. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table.
4. Ionic Compounds.
5. Molecular Elements and Compounds.
6. Chemical Equations and Reactions.
7. Composition and Stoichiometry.
8. Gases, Liquids, and Solids.
9. Solutions.
10. Reactions Rates and Equilibrum.
11. Acid-Base Equilibria.
12. Nuclear Chemistry.
13. The Organization of Organic Chemistry.
14. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes.
15. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons.
16. Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers.
17. Aldehydes and Ketones.
18. Carboxylic Acids and Esters.
19. Amines and Amides.
20. The Organization of Biochemistry.
21. Carbohydrates.
22. Lipids.
23. Amino Acids and Proteins.
24. Enzymes.
25. Biochemical Energy.
26. Metabolism of Carbohydrates.
27. Metabolism of Triglycerides.
28. Metabolism of Proteins.
29. Nucleic Acids.
30. Body Fluids.
Appendix A. Scientific Notation and Significant Figures.
Appendix B. Glossary.
Appendix C. Answers to Problems.
Appendix D. Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises.
Index.