Chemical Principles 8th edition

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Steven S. Zumdahl and Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Chemists and Chemistry
    • 1.1: Thinking Like a Chemist
    • 1.2: A Real-World Chemistry Problem
    • 1.3: The Scientific Method
    • 1.4: Industrial Chemistry
    • 1.5: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Real-World Chemistry
    • 1: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 1: Extra Problems
    • 1: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
    • 2.1: Development of the Atomic Theory
    • 2.2: The Nature of the Atom
    • 2.3: Elements, Ions, and the Periodic Table
    • 2.4: Nomenclature
    • 2: Discussion Questions
    • 2: Additional Exercises
    • 2: Challenge Problems
    • 2: Marathon Problem
    • 2: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 2: Extra Problems
    • 2: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 3: Stoichiometry
    • 3.1: Atomic Masses and the Mass Spectrometer
    • 3.2: Moles and Molar Masses
    • 3.3: Percent Composition
    • 3.4: Empirical and Molecular Formulas
    • 3.5: Balancing Chemical Equations
    • 3.6: Reaction Stoichiometry
    • 3.7: Limiting Reactants and Percent Yield
    • 3: Discussion Questions
    • 3: Additional Exercises
    • 3: Challenge Problems
    • 3: Marathon Problems
    • 3: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 3: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 4: Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
    • 4.1: Aqueous Solutions: Strong and Weak Electrolytes
    • 4.2: Solution Concentration: Molarity
    • 4.3: Precipitation Reactions
    • 4.4: Acid–Base Reactions
    • 4.5: Oxidation–Reduction Reactions
    • 4: Discussion Questions
    • 4: Additional Exercises
    • 4: Challenge Problems
    • 4: Marathon Problems
    • 4: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 4: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 5: Gases
    • 5.1: Pressure
    • 5.2: Gas Laws
    • 5.3: Gas Density, Molar Mass, and Reaction Stoichiometry
    • 5.4: Kinetic Molecular Theory and Real Gases
    • 5.5: Atmosphere Chemistry
    • 5: Discussion Questions
    • 5: Additional Exercises
    • 5: Challenge Problems
    • 5: Marathon Problem
    • 5: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 5: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 6: Chemical Equilibrium
    • 6.1: Characteristics of Chemical Equilibrium
    • 6.2: The Equilibrium Constant
    • 6.3: Equilibrium Calculations
    • 6.4: Le Châtelier's Principle
    • 6: Discussion Questions
    • 6: Additional Exercises
    • 6: Challenge Problems
    • 6: Marathon Problem
    • 6: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 6: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 7: Acids and Bases
    • 7.1: Nature of Acids and Bases
    • 7.2: Autoionization of Water and pH Scale
    • 7.3: Solutions of Acids
    • 7.4: Solutions of Bases
    • 7.5: Polyprotic Acids
    • 7.6: Acid–Base Properties of Salts
    • 7.7: Solutions of Dilute Acids and Bases
    • 7: Discussion Questions
    • 7: Additional Exercises
    • 7: Challenge Problems
    • 7: Marathon Problems
    • 7: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 7: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 8: Applications of Aqueous Equilibria
    • 8.1: Buffers
    • 8.2: Acid–Base Titrations
    • 8.3: Indicators
    • 8.4: Polyprotic Acid Titrations
    • 8.5: Solubility Equilibria
    • 8.6: Complex Ion Equilibria
    • 8: Discussion Questions
    • 8: Additional Exercises
    • 8: Challenge Problems
    • 8: Marathon Problem
    • 8: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 8: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 9: Energy, Enthalpy, and Thermochemistry
    • 9.1: The Nature of Energy
    • 9.2: Properties of Enthalpy
    • 9.3: The Thermodynamics of Ideal Gases
    • 9.4: Calorimetry and Heat Capacity
    • 9.5: Hess's Law
    • 9.6: Standard Enthalpies of Formation
    • 9.7: Energy Consumption and Sources
    • 9: Discussion Questions
    • 9: Additional Exercises
    • 9: Challenge Problems
    • 9: Marathon Problems
    • 9: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 9: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 10: Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy
    • 10.1: Spontaneity and Entropy
    • 10.2: Energy, Enthalpy, and Entropy Changes Involving Ideal Gases and Physical Changes
    • 10.3: Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Free Energy
    • 10.4: Free Energy and Chemical Reactions
    • 10.5: Free Energy: Pressure Dependence and Equilibrium
    • 10.6: Adiabatic Processes
    • 10: Discussion Questions
    • 10: Additional Exercises
    • 10: Challenge Problems
    • 10: Marathon Problems
    • 10: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 10: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11: Electrochemistry
    • 11.1: Galvanic Cells, Cell Potentials, and Standard Reduction Potentials
    • 11.2: Cell Potential, Free Energy, and Equilibrium
    • 11.3: Galvanic Cells: Concentration Dependence
    • 11.4: Electrolysis
    • 11: Discussion Questions
    • 11: Additional Exercises
    • 11: Challenge Problems
    • 11: Marathon Problems
    • 11: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 11: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 12: Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Theory
    • 12.1: Light and Matter
    • 12.2: Hydrogen Atom: The Bohr Model
    • 12.3: Wave Mechanics and Particle in a Box
    • 12.4: Orbitals and Quantum Numbers
    • 12.5: Polyelectronic Atoms
    • 12.6: The Periodic Table and Periodic Properties
    • 12.7: The Alkali Metals
    • 12: Discussion Questions
    • 12: Additional Exercises
    • 12: Challenge Problems
    • 12: Marathon Problem
    • 12: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 12: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 13: Bonding: General Concepts
    • 13.1: Chemical Bonds and Electronegativity
    • 13.2: Ions and Ionic Compounds
    • 13.3: Bond Energies
    • 13.4: Lewis Structures and Resonance
    • 13.5: Formal Charge
    • 13.6: Molecular Structure and Polarity
    • 13: Discussion Questions
    • 13: Additional Exercises
    • 13: Challenge Problems
    • 13: Marathon Problem
    • 13: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 13: Extra Problems
    • 13: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 14: Covalent Bonding: Orbitals
    • 14.1: The LE Model and Hybrid Orbitals
    • 14.2: The MO Model
    • 14.3: Spectroscopy
    • 14: Discussion Questions
    • 14: Additional Exercises
    • 14: Challenge Problems
    • 14: Marathon Problem
    • 14: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 14: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 15: Chemical Kinetics
    • 15.1: Reaction Rates
    • 15.2: Rate Laws from Experimental Data: Initial-Rates Method
    • 15.3: Integrated Rate Laws
    • 15.4: Reaction Mechanisms
    • 15.5: Temperature Dependence of Rate Constants and the Collision Model
    • 15.6: Catalysis
    • 15: Discussion Questions
    • 15: Additional Exercises
    • 15: Challenge Problems
    • 15: Marathon Problem
    • 15: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 15: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 16: Liquids and Solids
    • 16.1: Intermolecular Forces and Physical Properties
    • 16.2: Properties of Liquids
    • 16.3: Structures and Properties of Solids
    • 16.4: Phase Changes and Phase Diagrams
    • 16: Discussion Questions
    • 16: Additional Exercises
    • 16: Challenge Problems
    • 16: Marathon Problem
    • 16: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 16: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 17: Properties of Solutions
    • 17.1: Solution Composition
    • 17.2: Thermodynamics of Solutions and Solubility
    • 17.3: Vapor Pressures of Solutions
    • 17.4: Colligative Properties
    • 17.5: Properties of Electrolyte Solutions
    • 17: Discussion Questions
    • 17: Additional Exercises
    • 17: Challenge Problems
    • 17: Marathon Problem
    • 17: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 17: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 18: The Representative Elements
    • 18.1: Group 1A Elements
    • 18.2: Group 2A Elements
    • 18.3: Group 3A Elements
    • 18.4: Group 4A Elements
    • 18.5: Group 5A Elements
    • 18.6: Group 6A Elements
    • 18.7: Group 7A Elements
    • 18.8: Group 8A Elements
    • 18: Additional Exercises
    • 18: Challenge Problems
    • 18: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 18: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 19: Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry
    • 19.1: Transition Metals
    • 19.2: Coordination Compounds
    • 19.3: Bonding, Color, and Magnetism in Coordination Compounds
    • 19: Discussion Questions
    • 19: Additional Exercises
    • 19: Challenge Problems
    • 19: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 19: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 20: The Nucleus: A Chemist's View
    • 20.1: Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Transformations
    • 20.2: Kinetics of Radioactive Decay
    • 20.3: Energy Changes In Nuclear Reactions
    • 20.4: Detection, Uses, and Health Effects of Radiation
    • 20: Additional Exercises
    • 20: Challenge Problems
    • 20: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 20: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 21: Organic and Biochemical Molecules
    • 21.1: Hydrocarbons
    • 21.2: Isomerism
    • 21.3: Functional Groups
    • 21.4: Reactions of Organic Compounds
    • 21.5: Polymers
    • 21.6: Natural Polymers
    • 21: Additional Exercises
    • 21: Challenge Problems
    • 21: Chemwork Tutorials
    • 21: Extra Problems

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