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Chemistry for Changing Times (Hill and McCreary)

This textbook meets the requirements of CID - CHEM 106B presenting the fundamentals of chemistry as applied to contemporary environmental topics concerning the atmosphere, water, solids, and green chemistry as well as nutrition and health.

Introductory ChemistryChemistry
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Contents· 188 sections
  1. 01: Chemistry
  2. 1.01: Science and Technology - The Roots of Knowledge
  3. 1.02: Science- Reproducible Testable Tentative Predictive and Explanatory
  4. 1.03: Solving Societys Problems - Scientific Research
  5. 1.04: Chemistry - A Study of Matter and Its Changes
  6. 1.05: Classification of Matter
  7. 1.06: The Measurement of Matter
  8. 1.07: Density
  9. 1.08: Energy - Heat and Temperature
  10. 02: Atoms
  11. 2.01: Atoms - Ideas from the Ancient Greeks
  12. 2.02: Scientific Laws - Conservation of Mass and Definite Proportions
  13. 2.03: John Dalton and the Atomic Theory of Matter
  14. 2.04: The Mole and Molar Mass
  15. 2.05: Mendeleev and Periodic Table
  16. 2.06: Atoms and Molecules- Real and Relevant
  17. 03: Atomic Structure
  18. 3.01: Electricity and the Atom
  19. 3.02: Serendipity in Science- X-Rays and Radioactivity
  20. 3.03: Three Types of Radioactivity
  21. 3.04: Rutherford's Experiment- The Nuclear Model of the Atom
  22. 3.05: The Atomic Nucleus
  23. 3.06: Electron Arrangement- The Bohr Model (Orbits)
  24. 3.07: Electron Arrangement- The Quantum Model
  25. 3.08: Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table
  26. 04: Chemical Bonds
  27. 4.01: The Art of Deduction- Stable Electron Configurations
  28. 4.02: Lewis (Electron-Dot) Symbols
  29. 4.03: The Reaction of Sodium with Chlorine
  30. 4.04: Using Lewis Symbols for Ionic Compounds
  31. 4.05: Formulas and Names of Binary Ionic Compounds
  32. 4.06: Covalent Bonds- Shared Electron Pairs
  33. 4.07: Unequal Sharing- Polar Covalent Bonds
  34. 4.08: Polyatomic Molecules- Water Ammonia and Methane
  35. 4.09: Polyatomic Ions
  36. 4.10: Rules for Writing Lewis Formulas
  37. 4.11: Molecular Shapes- The VSEPR Theory
  38. 4.12: Shapes and Properties- Polar and Nonpolar Molecules
  39. 05: Chemical Accounting
  40. 5.01: Chemical Sentences- Equations
  41. 5.02: Volume Relationships in Chemical Equations
  42. 5.03: Avogadro's Number and the Mole
  43. 5.04: Molar Mass- Mole-to-Mass and Mass-to-Mole Conversions
  44. 5.05: Solutions
  45. 5.06: Section 6-
  46. 06: Gases Liquids Solids ... and Intermolecular Forces
  47. 6.01: Solids Liquids and Gases
  48. 6.02: Comparing Ionic and Molecular Substances
  49. 6.03: Forces between Molecules
  50. 6.04: Forces in Solutions
  51. 6.05: Gases- The Kinetic-Molecular Theory
  52. 6.06: The Simple Gas Laws
  53. 6.07: The Ideal Gas Law
  54. 07: Acids and Bases
  55. 7.01: Acids and Bases - Experimental Definitions
  56. 7.02: Acids Bases and Salts
  57. 7.03: Acidic and Basic Anhydrides
  58. 7.04: Strong and Weak Acids and Bases
  59. 7.05: Neutralization
  60. 7.06: The pH Scale
  61. 7.07: Buffers and Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs
  62. 7.08: Acids and Bases in Industry and in Daily Life
  63. 08: Oxidation and Reduction
  64. 8.01: Oxidation and Reduction- Four Views
  65. 8.02: Oxidizing and Reducing Agents
  66. 8.03: Electrochemistry- Cells and Batteries
  67. 8.04: Corrosion and Explosion
  68. 8.05: Oxygen - An Abundant and Essential Oxidizing Agent
  69. 8.06: Some Common Reducing Agents
  70. 8.07: Oxidations Reduction and Living Things
  71. 09: Organic Chemistry
  72. 9.01: Prelude to Organic Chemistry
  73. 9.02: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
  74. 9.03: Aromatic Compounds- Benzene and Its Relatives
  75. 9.04: Halogenated Hydrocarbons- Many Uses Some Hazards
  76. 9.05: The Functional Group
  77. 9.06: Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
  78. 9.07: Aldehydes and Ketones
  79. 9.08: Carboxylic Acids and Esters
  80. 9.09: Nitrogen-Containing Compounds- Amines and Amides
  81. 10: Polymers
  82. 10.01: Polymerization - Making Big Ones Out of Little Ones
  83. 10.02: Polyethylene - From the Battle of Britain to Bread Bags
  84. 10.03: Addition Polymerization - One One One ... Gives One
  85. 10.04: Rubber and Other Elastomers
  86. 10.05: Condensation Polymers
  87. 10.06: Properties of Polymers
  88. 10.07: Plastics and the Environment
  89. 11: Nuclear Chemistry
  90. 11.01: Natural Radioactivity
  91. 11.02: Nuclear Equations
  92. 11.03: Half-Life and Radioisotopic Dating
  93. 11.04: Artificial Transmutation
  94. 11.05: Uses of Radioisotopes
  95. 11.06: Penetrating Power of Radiation
  96. 11.07: Energy from the Nucleus
  97. 11.08: Nuclear Bombs
  98. 11.09: Uses and Consequences of Nuclear Energy
  99. 12: Chemistry of Earth
  100. 12.01: Spaceship Earth- Structure and Composition
  101. 12.02: Silicates and the Shapes of Things
  102. 12.03: Metals and Ores
  103. 12.04: Earth's Dwindling Resources
  104. 13: Air
  105. 13.02: Earth's Atmosphere- Divisions and Composition
  106. 13.03: Chemistry of the Atmosphere
  107. 13.04: Outdoor Air Pollution
  108. 13.05: 13.4 Automobile Emissions
  109. 13.06: Photochemical Smog- Making Haze While the Sun Shines
  110. 13.07: Acid Rain- Air Pollution Water Pollution
  111. 13.08: Indoor Air Pollution
  112. 13.08: Stratospheric Ozone- Earth's Vital Shield
  113. 13.09: Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change
  114. 13.10: Who Pollutes Who Pays
  115. 14: Water
  116. 14.01: Water - Some Unique Properties
  117. 14.02: Water in Nature
  118. 14.03: Chemical and Biological Contamination
  119. 14.04: Groundwater Contamination to Tainted Tap Water
  120. 14.05: Water Who Uses It and How Much
  121. 14.06: Making Water Fit to Drink
  122. 14.07: Making Water Fit to Drink
  123. 14.08: Wastewater Treatment
  124. 15: Energy
  125. 15.01: Our Sun a Giant Nuclear Power Plant
  126. 15.02: Energy and Chemical Reactions
  127. 15.03: Reaction Rates
  128. 15.04: The Laws of Thermodynamics
  129. 15.05: Power- People Horses and Fossils
  130. 15.06: Coal - The Carbon Rock of Ages
  131. 15.07: Natural Gas and Petroleum
  132. 15.08: Convenient Energy
  133. 15.09: Nuclear Energy
  134. 15.10: Renewable Energy Sources
  135. 16: Biochemistry
  136. 16.01: Energy and the Living Cell
  137. 16.02: Carbohydrates- A Storehouse of Energy
  138. 16.03: Fats and Other Lipids
  139. 16.04: Proteins- Polymers of Amino Acids
  140. 16.05: Structure and Function of Proteins
  141. 16.06: Nucleic Acids- Parts Structure and Function
  142. 16.7: RNA Protein Synthesis and the Genetic Code
  143. 16.08: The Human Genome
  144. 17: Food
  145. 17.01: Carbohydrates in the Diet
  146. 17.02: Fats and Cholesterol
  147. 17.03: Proteins- Muscle and Much More
  148. 17.04: Minerals Vitamins and Other Essentials
  149. 17.05: Starvation Fasting and Malnutrition
  150. 17.06: Flavorings- Spicy and Sweet
  151. 17.07: Other Food Additives- Beneficial or Dangerous
  152. 17.08: Problems with our Food
  153. 18: Drugs
  154. 18.01: Pain Relievers- From Aspirin to Oxycodone
  155. 18.02: Cold and Allergy Medicines
  156. 18.03: Drugs and Infectious Diseases
  157. 18.04: Chemicals Against Cancer
  158. 18.05: Hormones - The Regulators
  159. 18.06: Drugs for the Heart
  160. 18.07: Drugs and the Mind
  161. 18.09: Drugs and Society
  162. 19: Fitness and Health
  163. 19.01: Calories - Quantity and Quality
  164. 19.02: Vitamins Minerals Fluids and Electrolytes
  165. 19.03: Weight Loss - Diets and Exercise
  166. 19.04: Measuring Fitness
  167. 19.05: Some Muscular Chemistry
  168. 19.06: Drugs Athletic Performance and the Brain
  169. 20: Chemistry Down on the Farm
  170. 20.01: Farming and Chemicals- Fertilizers
  171. 20.02: The War against Pests
  172. 20.03: Herbicides and Defoliants
  173. 20.04: Sustainable Agriculture
  174. 21: Household Chemicals
  175. 21.01: Cleaning with Soap
  176. 21.02: Synthetic Detergents
  177. 21.03: Laundry Auxiliaries- Softeners and Bleaches
  178. 21.04: All-Purpose and Special Purpose Cleaning Products
  179. 21.05: Solvents Paints and Waxes
  180. 21.06: Cosmetics - Personal Care Chemicals
  181. 22: Poisons
  182. 22.01: Natural Poisons and Food Poisoning
  183. 22.02: Poisons and How They Act
  184. 22.03: More Chemistry of the Nervous System
  185. 22.04: The Lethal Dose
  186. 22.05: The Liver as a Detox Facility
  187. 22.06: Carcinogens and Teratogens
  188. 22.07: Hazardous Wastes