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Why It Matters: Essential Ideas
1.1 Chemistry in Context: The Scientific Method
1.2 Phases and Classification of Matter
1.3 Physical and Chemical Properties
1.4 Measurements
1.5 Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision
1.6 Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results
Chapter 1 Practice
Why It Matters: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
2.1 Early Ideas in Atomic Theory
2.2 Evolution of Atomic Theory
2.3 Atomic Structure and Symbolism
2.4 The Periodic Table
2.5 The Mole Concept
Chapter 2 Practice
Why It Matters: Electronic Structure
3.1 Electromagnetic Energy
3.2 Quantum Theory
3.3 The Bohr Model
3.4 The Wavelength Nature of Matter - Chemistry LibreTexts
3.5 Quantum Mechanics and The Atom - Chemistry LibreTexts
3.6 The Shape of Atomic Orbitals - Chemistry LibreTexts
Chapter 3 Practice
Why it matters: Periodic properties of the elements
4.1 Electronic Structure of Atoms (Electron Configurations)
4.2 Electron shielding and effective nuclear charge
4.3 Periodic Trends in the Size of Atoms
4.4 Ionization energy and Electron Affinity
4.5 Ionic Radii and Isoelectronic Series
Chapter 4 Practice
Why It Matters: Composition of Substances and Solutions
5.1 Ionic Bonding
5.2 Covalent Bonding
5.3 Molecular and Ionic Compounds
5.4 Chemical Nomenclature
5.5 Formula mass
5.6 Chemical Formulas
5.7 Determining Empirical and Molecular Formulas
5.8 Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Chapter 5 Practice
Why It Matters: Lewis Theory Part 1
6.1 Lewis Symbols and Structures
6.2 Electronegativity and Polarity
6.3 Formal Charges and Resonance
6.4 Strengths of Ionic and Covalent Bonds
Chapter 6 Practice
Why It Matters: Advanced Theories of Covalent Bonding
7.1 Molecular Structure and VSEPR Theory
7.2 Electron Pair Geometry versus Molecular Structure
7.3 Molecular Polarity and Dipole Moments
7.4 Valence Bond Theory
7.5 Hybrid Atomic Orbitals
7.6 Multiple Bonds
7.7 Molecular Orbital Theory
Chapter 7 Practice
Why It Matters: Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions
8.1 Chemical Equations and Stochiometric Relationships
8.2 Precipitation Reactions and Solublity
8.3 Other Types of Chemical Reactions
8.4 Reaction Yields
8.5 Solutions and Molarity
8.6 Other Units for Solution Concentrations
8.7 Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Chapter 8 Practice
Why It Matters: Gases
9.1 Gas Pressure
9.2 Relating Pressure, Volume, Amount, and Temperature: The Ideal Gas Law
9.3 Applications of the Ideal Gas Law
9.4 Mixtures of Gases and Partial Pressures
9.5 Stoichiometry of Reactions Involving Gases
9.6 Effusion and Diffusion of Gases
9.7 The Kinetic-Molecular Theory
9.8 Non-Ideal Gas Behavior
Chapter 9 Practice
Why It Matters: Thermochemistry
10.1 Energy Basics
10.2 Calorimetry
10.3 Enthalpy
10.4 First law of thermodynamics
10.5 Hess's Law
Chapter 10 Practice
Why It Matters: Liquids and Solids
11.1 Intermolecular Forces
11.2 Properties of Liquids
11.3 Phase Transitions
(Libre clone with Lumen examples) 11.4 Heating Curve for Water
11.5 Phase Diagrams
11.6 The Solid State of Matter
11.7 Lattice Structures in Crystalline Solids
11.8 X-Ray Crystallography
Chapter 11 Practice
Why It Matters: Solutions and Colloids
12.1 The Dissolution Process
12.2 Electrolytes
12.3 Types of Solutions and Solubility
[merged with Libre] 12.4 Solution Concentration
12.5 Colligative Properties
12.6 Colligative Properties of Electrolyte Solutions
Chapter 12 Practice
Why It Matters: Thermodynamics
13.1 Spontaneity
13.2 Entropy
13.3 The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics
13.4 Free Energy
Chapter 13 Practice
Why It Matters: Fundamental Equilibrium Concepts
14.1 Chemical Equilibria
14.2 Equilibrium Constants
14.3 Shifting Equilibria: Le Châtelier’s Principle
14.4 Equilibrium Calculations
14.5 Equilibrium and Thermodynamics
Chapter 14 Practice
Why It Matters: Acid-Based Equilibria
15.1 Brønsted-Lowry Acids and Bases
15.2 pH and pOH
15.3 Relative Strengths of Acids and Bases
15.4 Hydrolysis of Salts
15.5 Polyprotic Acids
15.6 Buffers
15.7 Acid-Base Titrations
Chapter 15 Practice
Why It Matters: Equilibria of Other Reaction Classes
16.1 Precipitation and Dissolution
16.2 Lewis Acids and Bases
16.3 Coupled Equilibria
Chapter 16 Practice
Why It Matters: Electrochemistry
17.1 Review of Redox Chemistry
17.2 Galvanic Cells
17.3 Electrode and Cell Potentials
17.4 Potential, Free Energy, and Equilibrium
17.5 Batteries and Fuel Cells
17.6 Electrolysis
17.7 Corrosion
Chapter 17 Practice
Why It Matters: Kinetics
18.1 Chemical Reaction Rates
18.2 Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
18.3 Rate Laws
18.4 Integrated Rate Laws
18.5 Collision Theory and the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate
18.6 Reaction Mechanisms
18.7 Catalysis
Chapter 18 Practice
Why It Matters: Nuclear Chemistry
19.1 Nuclear Structure and Stability
19.2 Nuclear Equations
19.3 Radioactive Decay
19.4 Transmutation and Nuclear Energy
19.5 Uses of Radioisotopes
19.6 Biological Effects of Radiation
Chapter 19 Practice
The Periodic Table
Essential Mathematics
Units and Conversion Factors
Fundamental Physical Constants
Water Properties
Standard Thermodynamic Properties for Selected Substances
Ionization Constants of Weak Acids
Ionization Constants of Weak Bases
Solubility Products
Formation Constants for Complex Ions
Standard Electrode (Half-Cell) Potentials
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