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CHEM 100: Chemistry and Society

Remixed for Honolulu Community College CHEM 100: Chemistry and Society. A non-mathematical descriptive overview designed to give the non-science major a basic understanding of chemistry, particularly as it relates to problems of society and the environment.

Chemistry
Author
Brent Rubio
Publisher
Honolulu Community College
Source
LibreTexts
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 176 sections
  1. 01: Chemistry Matter and Measurement
  2. 1.01: Prelude to Chemistry Matter and Measurement
  3. 1.02: What is Chemistry
  4. 1.03: The Classification of Matter
  5. 1.04: Measurements
  6. 1.05: The International System of Units
  7. 1.06: Expressing Numbers - Scientific Notation
  8. 1.07: Expressing Numbers - Significant Figures
  9. 1.E: Chemistry Matter and Measurement (Exercises)
  10. 02: Elements Atoms and the Periodic Table
  11. 2.01: Prelude to Elements Atoms and the Periodic Table
  12. 2.02: The Elements
  13. 2.03: Atomic Theory
  14. 2.04: The Structure of Atoms
  15. 2.05: Nuclei of Atoms
  16. 2.06: Atomic Masses
  17. 2.07: Arrangements of Electrons
  18. 2.08: The Periodic Table
  19. 2.09: PhET- Build an Atom
  20. 2.E: Elements Atoms and the Periodic Table (Exercises)
  21. 03: Ionic Bonding and Simple Ionic Compounds
  22. 3.01: Prelude to Ionic Bonding and Simple Ionic Compounds
  23. 3.02: Two Types of Bonding
  24. 3.03: Ions
  25. 3.04: Formulas for Ionic Compounds
  26. 3.05: Ionic Nomenclature
  27. 3.06: Formula Mass
  28. 3.07: Characteristics of Ionic Compounds
  29. 3.E: Ionic Bonding and Simple Ionic Compounds (Exercises)
  30. 04: Covalent Bonding and Simple Molecular Compounds
  31. 4.01: Prelude to Covalent Bonding and Simple Molecular Compounds
  32. 4.02: Covalent Bonds
  33. 4.03: Covalent Compounds - Formulas and Names
  34. 4.04: Drawing Lewis Structures
  35. 4.05: Characteristics of Covalent Bonds
  36. 4.06: Characteristics of Molecules
  37. 4.07: PhET- Molecule Shapes
  38. 4.E: Covalent Bonding and Simple Molecular Compounds (Exercises)
  39. 05: Solids Liquids and Gases
  40. 5.01: Prelude to Solids Liquids and Gases
  41. 5.02: Intermolecular Interactions
  42. 5.03: Solids and Liquids
  43. 5.04: Gases and Pressure
  44. 5.05: PhET- States of Matter
  45. 5.E: Solids Liquids and Gases (Exercises)
  46. 06: Solutions
  47. 6.01: Prelude to Solutions
  48. 6.02: Solutions
  49. 6.03: Concentration
  50. 6.04: The Dissolution Process
  51. 6.05: Properties of Solutions
  52. 6.E: Solutions (Exercises)
  53. 07: Chemical Reactions
  54. 7.01: Prelude to Chemical Reactions
  55. 7.02: The Chemical Equation
  56. 7.03: The Mole
  57. 7.04: The Mole in Chemical Reactions
  58. 7.05: Composition Decomposition and Combustion Reactions
  59. 7.06: Single and Double Replacement Reactions
  60. 7.07: Ionic Equations - A Closer Look
  61. 7.08: Neutralization Reactions
  62. 7.09: Energy and Chemical Reactions
  63. 7.10: Reaction Rates
  64. 7.11: PhET- Balancing Chemical Equations
  65. 7.E: Chemical Reactions and Equations (Exercises)
  66. 08: Acids and Bases
  67. 8.01: Introduction
  68. 8.02: Arrhenius Acids and Bases
  69. 8.03: Brnsted-Lowry Acids and Bases
  70. 8.04: Acid-Base Titrations
  71. 8.05: Strong and Weak Acids and Bases and their Salts
  72. 8.06: Autoionization of Water
  73. 8.07: The pH Scale
  74. 8.08: Buffers
  75. 8.09: PhET- pH Scale
  76. 8.E: Acids and Bases (Exercises)
  77. 09: Oxidation and Reduction
  78. 9.01: Introduction to Oxidation and Reduction
  79. 9.02: Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
  80. 9.03: Applications of Redox Reactions - Voltaic Cells
  81. 9.04: Electrolysis
  82. 9.E: Oxidation-Reduction Reaction (Exercises)
  83. 10: Organic Chemistry
  84. 10.01: Prelude to Organic Chemistry
  85. 10.02: Hydrocarbons
  86. 10.03: Branched Hydrocarbons
  87. 10.04: Alkyl Halides and Alcohols
  88. 10.05: Other Oxygen-Containing Functional Groups
  89. 10.06: Other Functional Groups
  90. 10.07: Polymers
  91. 10.E: Organic Chemistry (Exercises)
  92. 11: Biochemistry
  93. 11.01: Energy and the Living Cell
  94. 11.02: Carbohydrates- A Storehouse of Energy
  95. 11.03: Fats and Other Lipids
  96. 11.04: Proteins- Polymers of Amino Acids
  97. 11.05: Structure and Function of Proteins
  98. 11.06: Nucleic Acids- Parts Structure and Function
  99. 11.07: RNA Protein Synthesis and the Genetic Code
  100. 11.08: Carbohydrates (Exercises)
  101. 11.09: Lipids (Exercises)
  102. 11.10: Amino Acids Proteins and Enzymes (Exercise)
  103. 11.11: Nucleic Acids (Exercises)
  104. 12: Air
  105. 12.01: Earth's Atmosphere- Divisions and Composition
  106. 12.02: Chemistry of the Atmosphere
  107. 12.03: Stratospheric Ozone- Earth's Vital Shield
  108. 12.04: Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change
  109. 12.05: Outdoor Air Pollution
  110. 12.06: Automobile Emissions
  111. 12.07: Photochemical Smog- Making Haze While the Sun Shines
  112. 12.08: Acid Rain- Air Pollution Water Pollution
  113. 12.09: Indoor Air Pollution
  114. 12.10: The Inside Story- Indoor Air Pollution
  115. 12.11: Who Pollutes Who Pays
  116. 13: Water
  117. 13.01: Water - Some Unique Properties
  118. 13.02: Water in Nature
  119. 13.03: Chemical and Biological Contamination
  120. 13.04: Groundwater Contamination to Tainted Tap Water
  121. 13.05: Making Water Fit to Drink
  122. 13.06: Wastewater Treatment
  123. 13.07: Water Who Uses It and How Much
  124. 14: Earth
  125. 14.01: Spaceship Earth- Structure and Composition
  126. 14.02: Silicates and the Shapes of Things
  127. 14.03: Metals and Ores
  128. 14.04: Earth's Dwindling Resources
  129. 15: Energy
  130. 15.01: Our Sun a Giant Nuclear Power Plant
  131. 15.02: Power- People Horses and Fossils
  132. 15.03: Coal - The Carbon Rock of Ages
  133. 15.04: Natural Gas and Petroleum
  134. 15.05: Convenient Energy
  135. 15.06: Renewable Energy Sources
  136. 16: Nuclear Chemistry
  137. 16.01: Nuclear Equations
  138. 16.02: Penetrating Power of Radiation
  139. 16.03: Half-Life and Radioisotopic Dating
  140. 16.04: Natural Radioactivity
  141. 16.05: Artificial Transmutation
  142. 16.06: Uses of Radioisotopes
  143. 16.07: Energy from the Nucleus
  144. 16.08: Nuclear Energy
  145. 16.09: Uses and Consequences of Nuclear Energy
  146. 16.10: Nuclear Bombs
  147. 17: Nutrition
  148. 17.01: Calories - Quantity and Quality
  149. 17.02: Vitamins Minerals Fluids and Electrolytes
  150. 17.03: Weight Loss - Diets and Exercise
  151. 17.04: Measuring Fitness
  152. 17.05: Some Muscular Chemistry
  153. 17.06: Drugs Athletic Performance and the Brain
  154. 18: Drugs
  155. 18.01: Pain Relievers- From Aspirin to Oxycodone
  156. 18.02: Cold and Allergy Medicines
  157. 18.03: Drugs and Infectious Diseases
  158. 18.04: Chemicals Against Cancer
  159. 18.05: Hormones - The Regulators
  160. 18.06: Drugs for the Heart
  161. 18.07: Drugs and the Mind
  162. 19: Household Chemicals
  163. 19.01: Cleaning with Soap
  164. 19.02: Synthetic Detergents
  165. 19.03: Laundry Auxiliaries- Softeners and Bleaches
  166. 19.04: All-Purpose and Special Purpose Cleaning Products
  167. 19.05: Solvents Paints and Waxes
  168. 19.06: Cosmetics - Personal Care Chemicals
  169. 20: Hazardous Materials
  170. 20.01: Natural Poisons and Food Poisoning
  171. 20.02: Poisons and How They Act
  172. 20.03: More Chemistry of the Nervous System
  173. 20.04: The Lethal Dose
  174. 20.05: The Liver as a Detox Facility
  175. 20.06: Carcinogens and Teratogens
  176. 20.07: Hazardous Wastes