Chemical Principles
Seventh EditionNew Edition Available Peter Atkins; Loretta Jones; Leroy Laverman
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Demonstrating the connections between fundamental chemical ideas and their applications, Chemical Principles constantly asks you to think about nature and matter, and visualize chemical concepts as a chemist would. Writing for the calculus-inclusive general chemistry course, the text offers an impressive level of support as you build up skills in math and problem solving.
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Introduction and orientation
A Matter and energy
B Elements and atoms
C Compounds
D Nomenclature
E Moles and molar masses
F The determination of composition
G Mixtures and solutions
H Chemical equations
I Precipitation Reactions
J Acids and bases
K Redox reactions
L Reaction stoichiometry
M Limiting reactants
Focus 1: Atoms1A Investigating atoms1B Quantum theory1C Wavefunctions and energy levels1D The hydrogen atom1E Many-electron atoms1F Periodicity Focus 2: Molecules2A Ionic bonding2B Covalent bonding2C Beyond the octet rule2D The properties of bonds2E The VSEPR Model2F Valence-Bond theory2G Molecular Orbital theory Focus 3: Bulk matter3A The nature of gases3B The gas laws3C Gases in mixtures and reactions3D Molecular motion3E Real gases3F Intermolecular forces3G Liquids3H Solids3I Inorganic materials3J Materials for new technologiesInterlude Ceramics and Glasses Focus 4: Thermodynamics4A Work and heat4B Internal energy4C Enthalpy4D Thermochemistry4E Contributions to enthalpy4F Entropy4G The molecular enterpretation of entropy4H Absolute entropies4I Global changes in entropy4J Gibbs free energyInterlude Free Energy and Life Focus 5: Equilibrium5A Vapor pressure5B Phase diagrams of one-component systems5C Phase equilibria in two-component systems5D Solubility5E Molality5F Colligative properties5G Chemical equilibrium5H Alternative forms of the equilibrium constant5I Equilibrium calculations5J The response of equilibria to changes in conditionsInterlude Homeostasis Focus 6: Reactions6A The nature of acids and bases6B The pH scale6C Weak acids and bases6D The pH of aqueous solutions6E Polyprotic acids and bases6F Autoprotolysis and pH6G Buffers6H Acid-base titrations6I Solubility equilibria6J Precipitation6K Representing redox reactions6L Galvanic cells6M Standard potentials6N Applications of standard potentials6O ElectrolysisInterlude Practical cells Focus 7: Kinetics7A Reaction rates7B Integrated rate laws7C Reaction mechanisms7D Models of reactions7E Catalysis Focus 8: Main-group elements8A Periodic trends8B Hydrogen8C Group 1: The alkali metals8D Group 2: The alkaline earth metals8E Group 13: The boron family8F Group 14: The carbon family8G Group 15: The nitrogen family8H Group 16: The oxygen family8I Group 17: The halogens8J Group 18: The noble gases Focus 9: The d-block9A Periodic trends of the d-block elements9B Selected d-block elements: A survey9C Coordination compounds9D The electronic structure of d-metal complexes Focus 10: Nuclear Chemistry10A Nuclear decay10B Radioactivity10C Nuclear energy Focus 11: Organic Chemistry11A Structures of aliphatic hydrocarbons11B Reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons11C Aromatic compounds11D Common functional groups11E Polymers and biological macromoleculesInterlude Impact on Technology: Fuels Major Techniques (Online Only)1 Infrared and microwave spectroscopy2 Ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy3 X-ray diffraction4 Chromatography5 Mass spectrometry6 Nuclear magnetic resonance7 Computation