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Chem 114: Human Chemistry II
Pedro Muíño · Saint Francis University
In the contents: 12: Introduction to Organic Chemistry - Alkanes · 18.01: An Introduction to Biochemistry
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Concept Development Studies in Chemistry
John S. Hutchinson · Rice University
In the contents: 01: Preface to Concept Development Studies in Chemistry
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Chem 108: Textbook
Greg Hershey Suryn · Gettysburg College
This book is meant to cover the material for second semester general chemistry at the college level.
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Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
Muhammad Arif Malik · Hampton University
In the contents: 1.01: What is organic chemistry · 03: Stereochemistry · 3.01: Introduction to stereochemistry
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Chemistry (OpenStax)
Flowers, Theopold and Langley · LibreTexts
In the contents: 01: Essential Ideas of Chemistry · 1.01: Chemistry in Context · 1.E: Essential Ideas of Chemistry (Exercises)
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Chem 2A (Ku) Textbook
Matthew Ku · Pasadena City College
This text is designed for Chemistry 2a, the first semester of a General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (GOB) course. GOB chemistry is designed for health science majors. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids and bases, pH, buffers, nuclear chemistry, a brief introduction to organic chemistry, and an introduction to biomolecules. Cover Image: "Caffeine" by ynse is licensed under CC BY 2
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UC Davis Chem 110A Physical Chemistry I
Kristie Koski · University of California, Davis
Libretexts for Chem 110A at UCD. Introduction to the postulates and general principles of quantum mechanics. Approximations based on variational method and time independent perturbation theory. Application to harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, one-electron and many-electron atoms, and homo-and hetero-nuclear diatomic molecules.
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CHEM 110: Introductory Chemistry
Lisa Sharpe Elles · University of Kansas
This integrated lecture and laboratory course provides an introduction to basic concepts related to general, organic, and biological chemistry. Suitable for students seeking an introductory course and for students who are majoring in health and allied health fields.
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UTSC First-Year Textbook (Winter 2025)
Marco Zimmer-De Iuliis & Anna Galang · University of Toronto Scarbo
The first-year chemistry curriculum at UTSC covers key principles in general chemistry. In CHMA10, the quantum mechanical model of the atom is examined along with how the periodic table is organized. Students enrolled in CHMA11 and CHMA12 will quantitatively examine reactions and equilibria in chemical systems with an emphasis on their thermodynamic properties and chemical kinetics.
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Structure & Reactivity IV: Reactivity in Organic, Biological and Inorganic Chemistry 2
Chris Schaller · College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University
In the contents: 4.04: Stereochemistry · 4.05: Regiochemistry · 4.13: Regiochemistry in Elimination
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Interactive Chemistry
John Moore, Jia Zhou, and Etienne Garand · University of Wisconsin
In the contents: 1.01: Day 1- Chemistry Matter Energy Models · 4.01: Day 27- Thermochemistry and Enthalpy
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook
Stephen Lower · Simon Fraser University
In the contents: 01: Fundamentals of Science and Chemistry · 1.01: Introduction to Chemistry · 04: The Basics of Chemistry
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CHEM 0089 - Concepts of Chemistry
Daniel Sadowsky · University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
This text was designed for non-science majors or students needing to strengthen their background before taking standard general chemistry series. It covers essential topics like stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, gas laws, and chemical equations, generally emphasizing chemical calculations and foundational concepts.
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Fermentation in Food Chemistry
Kate Graham · College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University
Fermentation is the chemical process that involve micro-organisms to break down complex organic substances generally in the absence of oxygen to generate alcohol and carbon dioxide. Humans have been exploiting fermentation for making bread, wine, beer, and many types of food.
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Chemistry 410 Laboratory Manual
Safiyyah Forbes and Patrick McKay · Skyline College
Survey of the principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. The physical and chemical properties of inorganic, organic, and biomolecules. Includes a study of equilibrium in chemical systems with special emphasis on chemical processes in the body. The laboratory component introduces qualitative and quantitative techniques of chemical study and manipulations with inorganic, organic, and biochemical reactions. Designed for Health Science and Allied Health majors.
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CHEM 110A: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Delmar Larsen · University of California, Davis
In the contents: 2.04: The General Solution is a Superposition of Normal Modes
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Manchester University Physical Chemistry I (CHEM 341)
Kathy Davis · Manchester University
Textbook for CHEM 341 at Manchester University (Physical Chemistry I). Foundations of quantum mechanics for describing atomic structure, molecular motion and chemical bonding, with specific applications to spectroscopy and chemical reactivity. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 113 (General Chemistry II), MATH 122 (Calculus II).
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CHEM 1152: Survey of Chemistry II
Tanesha Osborne · Georgia Southern University
In the contents: 1.01: Organic Chemistry
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Chem 114: Human Chemistry II
Pedro Muíño · Saint Francis University
In the contents: 12: Introduction to Organic Chemistry - Alkanes · 18.01: An Introduction to Biochemistry
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Chem 110C: Physical Chemistry III
LibreTexts · LibreTexts
Development and application of the general principles of thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics. Chemical kinetics, rate laws for chemical reactions and reaction mechanisms.