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Chem 330 - Adventures in Chemistry

This course is a survey of the fundamental concepts and contemporary applications of chemistry. Students will explore the real world applications of chemistry in the home, the environment, health, fitness, nutrition, medicine, and modern technology. The course is designed for non-science majors.

Chemistry
Author
Marisa Alviar-Agnew
Publisher
Sacramento City College
Source
LibreTexts
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CC BY-NC-SA
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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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 and Bases
  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: Oxidation 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. 13.01: Earth's Atmosphere- Divisions and Composition
  106. 13.02: Chemistry of the Atmosphere
  107. 13.03: Outdoor Air Pollution
  108. 13.04: Automobile Emissions
  109. 13.05: Photochemical Smog- Making Haze While the Sun Shines
  110. 13.06: Acid Rain- Air Pollution Water Pollution
  111. 13.07: 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: 14.7- Making Water Fit to Drink
  123. 14.08: Wastewater and Sewage 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. 16.07: The Human Genome
  143. 16.08: RNA Protein Synthesis and the Genetic Code
  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. 18.08: 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