Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemistry

1.1 Chemistry

1.2 Chemistry Far and Wide

1.3 Problem Solving in Chemistry

1.4 Thinking Like a Scientist

 

Chapter 2 Matter and Change

2.1 Matter

2.2 Mixtures

2.3 Elements and Compounds

2.4 Chemical Reactions

 

Chapter 3 Scientific Measurement

3.1 Measurements and Their Uncertainty

3.2 International System of Units

3.3 Conversion Problems

3.4 Density

3.5 Temperature

 

Chapter 4 Atomic Structure

4.1 Structure of the Atom

4.2 Distinguishing Between Atoms

4.3 Organizing the Elements

 

Chapter 5 Electrons in Atoms

5.1 Models of the Atom

5.2 Electron Arrangement in Atoms

5.3 Physics and the Quantum Mechanical Model

 

Chapter 6 The Periodic Table and Chemical Periodicity

6.1 Classification of the Elements

6.2 Periodic Trends

 

Chapter 7 Chemical Composition and Ionic Bonding

7.1 Electron Configuration in Ionic Bonding

7.2 Ionic Bonds

7.3 Bonding in Metals

 

Chapter 8 Covalent Bonding

8.1 The Nature of Covalent Bonding

8.2 Bonding Theories

8.3 Polar Bonds and Molecules

 

Chapter 9 Chemical Names and Formulas

9.1 Naming Ions

9.2 Naming Ionic Compounds

9.3 Naming Molecular Compounds

9.4 Naming Acids and Bases

9.5 Summary of Naming and Formula Writing

 

Chapter 10 Chemical Quantities

10.1 The Mole: A Measurement of Matter

10.2 Mole-Mass and Mole-Volume Relationships

10.3 Percent Composition and Chemical Formulas

 

Chapter 11 Chemical Reactions

11.1 Describing Chemical Change

11.2 Types of Chemical Reactions

11.3 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

 

Chapter 12 Stoichiometry

12.1 The Arithmetic of Equations

12.2 Chemical Calculations

12.3 Limiting Reagent and Percent Yield

 

Chapter 13 States of Matter

13.1 The Nature of Gases

13.2 The Nature of Liquids

13.3 The Nature of Solids

13.4 Changes of State

Chapter 14 The Behavior of Gases

14.1 The Properties of Gases

14.2 The Gas Laws

14.3 Ideal Gases

14.4 Gas Molecules: Mixtures and Movements

    Chapter 15 Water and Aqueous Systems

15.1 Water and Its Properties

15.2 Aqueous Solutions

15.3 Heterogeneous Aqueous Systems

 

Chapter 16 Solutions

16.1 Solubility

16.2 Concentrations of Solutions

16.3 Colligative Properties of Solutions

16.4 Calculations Involving Colligative Properties

 

Chapter 17 Thermochemistry - Heat and Chemical Change

17.1 The Flow of Energy--Heat

17.2 Measuring and Expressing Heat Changes

17.3 Heat in Changes of State

17.4 Calculating Heat Changes

 

Chapter 18 Reaction Rates and Equilibrium

18.1 Rates of Reaction

18.2 Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium

18.3 Solubility Product

18.4 Entropy and Free Energy

18.5 The Progress of Chemical Reactions

 

Chapter 19 Acids, Bases, and Salts

19.1 Acid-Base Theories

19.2 Hydrogen Ions and Acidity

19.3 Strengths of Acids and Bases

19.4 Neutralization Reactions

19.5 Salts in Solution

 

Chapter 20 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

20.1 The Meaning of Oxidation and Reduction

20.2 Oxidation Numbers

20.3 Balancing Redox Reactions

 

Chapter 21 Electrochemistry

21.1 Electrochemical Cells

21.2 Half-Cells and Cell Potentials

21.3 Electrolytic Cells

 

Chapter 22 Hydrocarbon Compounds

22.1 Hydrocarbons

22.2 Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

22.3 Isomerism

22.4 Hydrocarbon Rings

22.5 Hydrocarbons from the Earth

 

Chapter 23 Functional Groups and Organic Reactions

23.1 Introduction to Functional Groups

23.2 Alcohols and Ethers

23.3 Carbonyl Compounds

23.4 Polymerization

 

Chapter 24 The Chemistry of Life (if Time)

24.1 A Strategy for Life

24.2 Carbohydrates

24.3 Amino Acids and Their Polymers

24.4 Lipids

24.5 Nucleic Acids

24.6 Metabolism

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: RCA Chemistry
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