Overview
This textbook introduces the foundations of modern chemistry, including atomic theory, chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Students learn how chemical principles explain natural phenomena and support advances in science, medicine, engineering, and industry.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: What Chemistry Studies
- Chapter 2: Matter and Measurement
- Chapter 3: Atomic Theory and Structure
- Chapter 4: The Periodic Table
- Chapter 5: Chemical Bonding
- Chapter 6: Molecular Structure and Geometry
- Chapter 7: Chemical Nomenclature
- Chapter 8: Chemical Reactions
- Chapter 9: Stoichiometry
- Chapter 10: States of Matter
- Chapter 11: Gases and Gas Laws
- Chapter 12: Solutions and Solubility
- Chapter 13: Thermochemistry
- Chapter 14: Reaction Rates and Kinetics
- Chapter 15: Chemical Equilibrium
- Chapter 16: Acids and Bases
- Chapter 17: Acid-Base Equilibrium
- Chapter 18: Electrochemistry
- Chapter 19: Nuclear Chemistry
- Chapter 20: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Chapter 21: Hydrocarbons
- Chapter 22: Functional Groups and Organic Reactions
- Chapter 23: Polymers and Materials Chemistry
- Chapter 24: Biochemistry Foundations
- Chapter 25: Environmental Chemistry
- Chapter 26: Industrial and Applied Chemistry
- Chapter 27: Frontiers of Modern Chemistry
- Chapter 28: Chemistry Capstone and Applications
- Back Matter
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the structure and behavior of matter at atomic and molecular scales.
- Use the periodic table to predict chemical properties and relationships.
- Analyze chemical bonding, molecular structure, and chemical reactions.
- Perform stoichiometric calculations and quantitative chemical analysis.
- Apply principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium.
- Understand acids, bases, electrochemistry, and nuclear processes.
- Describe the foundations of organic chemistry and biochemistry.
- Evaluate environmental and industrial applications of chemistry.
- Interpret chemical data using scientific reasoning and evidence.
- Apply chemistry concepts to real-world scientific and technological problems.