Chemistry Workbook For Dummies, 2 by Hren, Christopher -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Getting Cozy with Numbers, Atoms, and Elements

Chapter 1: Noting Numbers Scientifically

Using Exponential and Scientific Notation to Report Measurements Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation Using Exponential Notation to Add and Subtract Distinguishing between Accuracy and Precision Expressing Precision with Significant Figures Doing Arithmetic with Significant Figures Answers to Questions on Noting Numbers Scientifically

Chapter 2: Using and Converting Units

Familiarizing Yourself with Base Units and Metric System Prefixes Building Derived Units from Base Units Converting between Units: The Conversion Factor Letting the Units Guide You Answers to Questions on Using and Converting Units

Chapter 3: Breaking Down Atoms

The Atom: Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons Deciphering Chemical Symbols: Atomic and Mass Numbers Accounting for Isotopes Using Atomic Masses Answers to Questions on Atoms

Chapter 4: Surveying the Periodic Table of the Elements

Organizing the Periodic Table into Periods and Groups Predicting Properties from Periodic and Group Trends Seeking Stability with Valence Electrons by Forming Ions Putting Electrons in Their Places: Electron Configurations Measuring the Amount of Energy (or Light) an Excited Electron Emits Answers to Questions on the Periodic Table

Part 2: Making and Remaking Compounds

Chapter 5: Building Bonds

Pairing Charges with Ionic Bonds Sharing Electrons with Covalent Bonds Occupying and Overlapping Molecular Orbitals Polarity: Sharing Electrons Unevenly Shaping Molecules: VSEPR Theory and Hybridization Answers to Questions on Bonds

Chapter 6: Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas

Labeling Ionic Compounds and Writing Their Formulas Getting a Grip on Ionic Compounds with Polyatomic Ions Naming Molecular (Covalent) Compounds and Writing Their Formulas Addressing Acids Mixing the Rules for Naming and Formula Writing Beyond the Basics: Naming Organic Carbon Chains Answers to Questions on Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas

Chapter 7: Understanding the Many Uses of the Mole

The Mole Conversion Factor: Avogadro’s Number Doing Mass and Volume Mole Conversions Determining Percent Composition Calculating Empirical Formulas Using Empirical Formulas to Find Molecular Formulas Answers to Questions on Moles

Chapter 8: Getting a Grip on Chemical Equations

Translating Chemistry into Equations and Symbols Balancing Chemical Equations Recognizing Reactions and Predicting Products Canceling Spectator Ions: Net Ionic Equations Answers to Questions on Chemical Equations

Chapter 9: Putting Stoichiometry to Work

Using Mole-Mole Conversions from Balanced Equations Putting Moles at the Center: Conversions Involving Particles, Volumes, and Masses Limiting Your Reagents Counting Your Chickens after They’ve Hatched: Percent Yield Calculations Answers to Questions on Stoichiometry

Part 3: Examining Changes in Terms of Energy

Chapter 10: Understanding States in Terms of Energy

Describing States of Matter with the Kinetic Molecular Theory Make a Move: Figuring Out Phase Transitions and Diagrams Answers to Questions on Changes of State

Chapter 11: Obeying Gas Laws

Boyle’s Law: Playing with Pressure and Volume Charles’s Law and Absolute Zero: Looking at Volume and Temperature The Combined and Ideal Gas Laws: Working with Pressure, Volume, and Temperature Mixing It Up with Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures Diffusing and Effusing with Graham’s Law Answers to Questions on Gas Laws

Chapter 12: Dissolving into Solutions

Seeing Different Forces at Work in Solubility Concentrating on Molarity and Percent Solutions Changing Concentrations by Making Dilutions Altering Solubility with Temperature Answers to Questions on Solutions

Chapter 13: Playing Hot and Cold: Colligative Properties

Portioning Particles: Molality and Mole Fractions Too Hot to Handle: Elevating and Calculating Boiling Points How Low Can You Go? Depressing and Calculating Freezing Points Determining Molecular Masses with Boiling and Freezing Points Answers to Questions on Colligative Properties

Chapter 14: Exploring Rates and Equilibrium

Measuring Rates Focusing on Factors That Affect Rates Measuring Equilibrium Answers to Questions on Rates and Equilibrium

Chapter 15: Warming Up to Thermochemistry

Understanding the Basics of Thermodynamics Working with Specific Heat Capacity and Calorimetry Absorbing and Releasing Heat: Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Summing Heats with Hess’s Law Answers to Questions on Thermochemistry

Part 4: Swapping Charges

Chapter 16: Working with Acids and Bases

Surveying Three Complementary Methods for Defining Acids and Bases Measuring Acidity and Basicity: pH, pOH, and KW Ka and Kb: Finding Strength through Dissociation Answers to Questions on Acids and Bases

Chapter 17: Achieving Neutrality with Titrations and Buffers

Concentrating on Titration to Figure Out Molarity Maintaining Your pH with Buffers Measuring Salt Solubility with Ksp Answers to Questions on Titrations and Buffers

Chapter 18: Accounting for Electrons in Redox

Oxidation Numbers: Keeping Tabs on Electrons Balancing Redox Reactions under Acidic Conditions Balancing Redox Reactions under Basic Conditions Answers to Questions on Electrons in Redox

Chapter 19: Galvanizing Yourself to Do Electrochemistry

Identifying Anodes and Cathodes Calculating Electromotive Force and Standard Reduction Potentials Coupling Current to Chemistry: Electrolytic Cells Answers to Questions on Electrochemistry

Chapter 20: Doing Chemistry with Atomic Nuclei

Decaying Nuclei in Different Ways Measuring Rates of Decay: Half-Lives Making and Breaking Nuclei: Fusion and Fission Answers to Questions on Nuclear Chemistry

Part 5: The Part of Tens

Chapter 21: Ten Chemistry Formulas to Tattoo on Your Brain

The Combined Gas Law Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures The Dilution Equation Rate Laws The Equilibrium Constant Free Energy Change Constant-Pressure Calorimetry Hess’s Law pH, pOH, and KW Ka and Kb

Chapter 22: Ten Annoying Exceptions to Chemistry Rules

Hydrogen Isn’t an Alkali Metal The Octet Rule Isn’t Always an Option Some Electron Configurations Ignore the Orbital Rules One Partner in a Coordinate Covalent Bond Giveth Electrons; the Other Taketh All Hybridized Orbitals Are Created Equal Use Caution When Naming Compounds with Transition Metals You Must Memorize Polyatomic Ions Liquid Water Is Denser than Ice No Gas Is Truly Ideal Common Names for Organic Compounds Hearken Back to the Old Days

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