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Quantitative NMR
Cynthia K. Larive & Albert K. Korir · University of California, Riverside & Drury University
Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (Q-NMR) measurements are especially useful for analysis of complex samples where high specificity is needed or when a pure standard of the analyte is not available. This text provides a brief overview of basic NMR theory, a tutorial discussing the practical aspects of Q-NMR, a virtual experiment utilizing an NMR simulator, an exercise that makes use of real NMR data you can download and analyze, and a Q-NMR lab experiments.
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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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Organic Synthesis
Kevin Shea · Smith College
My goal in writing this text is to help advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students learn key topics in organic chemistry that often don't come up in your Organic I and II classes. So, you can think about this as an Organic III text. My focus is on key reaction types that enable the construction of complex organic molecules: pericyclic reactions, transition metal catalyzed reactions, rearrangements, fragmentations, radical reactions, and carbene reactions. I
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CHEM 145: FA22 Van Bramer
Scott Van Bramer · Widener University
In the contents: 01: Essential Ideas of Chemistry · 1.01: Introduction to Chemistry · 1.E: Essential Ideas of Chemistry- Homework
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High Performance Computing
Chuck Severance · University of Michigan
The purpose of this book is to teach new programmers and scientists about the basics of High Performance Computing. Too many parallel and high performance computing books focus on the architecture, theory and computer science surrounding HPC. This book speaks to the practicing chemistry student, physicist, or biologist who need to write and run their programs as part of their research.
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Nonlinear and Two-Dimensional Spectroscopy (Tokmakoff)
Andrei Tokmakoff · University of Chicago
Different spectroscopies give you different perspectives. Linear spectroscopy commonly refers to light-matter interaction with one primary incident radiation field which is weak, and can be treated as a linear response between the incident light and the matter. From a quantum mechanical view of the light field, it is often conceived as a “one photon in/one photon out” measurement. Nonlinear spectroscopy is used to refer to cases that fall outside this view.
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Science of Food
Trisha Russell · Whitworth University
Food Science is a multi-disciplinary field involving chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology and engineering to give one the scientific knowledge to solve real problems associated with the many facets of the food system. The basis of the discipline lies in an understanding of the chemistry of food components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats and water and the reactions they undergo during processing and storage.
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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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Statistical Thermodynamics
Gunnar Jeschke · ETH Zürich
Basics of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics of classical and quantum systems. Concept of ensembles, microcanonical and canonical ensembles, ergodic theorem. Molecular and canonical partition functions and their connection with classical thermodynamics. Quantum statistics. Translational, rotational, vibrational, electronic and nuclear spin partition functions of gases. Determination of the equilibrium constants of gas phase reactions.
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Spectroscopy
Divan Fard · Shasta College
This graduate-level spectroscopy remix provides an introduction to modern molecular and atomic spectroscopy. Topics include UV-Visible absorption, molecular luminescence, infrared, Raman, atomic spectroscopy, and NMR, with emphasis on the principles and applications of spectroscopic methods in chemistry.
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Organic Synthesis
Kevin Shea · Smith College
This text is designed to build on traditional Organic Chemistry I and II courses for an Advanced Organic Chemistry class. The focus is on key reaction types that enable the construction of complex organic molecules: pericyclic reactions, transition metal catalyzed reactions, rearrangements, fragmentations, radical reactions, and carbene reactions. It explores these reactions through both mechanism and synthesis problems with many examples from the current literature.
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Biophysics 241: Membrane Biology
Roland Faller · University of California, Davis
Advanced topics on membrane biochemistry and biophysics. Relationship of the unique properties of biomembranes to their roles in cell biology and physiology.
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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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Analytical
LibreTexts
This upper-division Analytical Chemistry text introduces the principles and methods used for quantitative chemical analysis. Topics include sampling, data analysis, chemical equilibria, gravimetric and titrimetric methods, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, chromatography, quality assurance, and instrumental techniques such as atomic spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, potentiometry, voltammetry, GC, and HPLC. Emphasis is placed on accurate measurement, interpretation of analytical data, method develo
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Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy
Thomas Wenzel · Bates College
A series of collaborative learning activities and accompanying text that develop the areas of molecular and atomic spectroscopy is provided. Chapters on basics of spectrophotometry, ultraviolet/visible absorption, molecular fluorescence, infrared, Raman and atomic spectroscopy are included. These activities are intended to be done in class by students working in groups, but can be modified for use as out-of-class exercises.
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Chem 371: P-Chem 2 to Folow Combined Biophysical and P-Chem 1
Jonathan Gutow · University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
This compilation is aimed at second semester physical chemistry students who's first semester was a combined biophysical and physical chemistry course. It does expect students have enough math background to use concepts from multivariable calculus and calculus based physics.
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Organic Chem I, Laboratory Manual , Chem
Divan Fard · Shasta College
This Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Manual introduces students to essential laboratory techniques and experimental methods used in organic chemistry. Experiments emphasize purification, separation, synthesis, characterization, and analysis of organic compounds while reinforcing concepts such as structure, functional groups, reaction chemistry, and spectroscopy. The manual also promotes safe laboratory practices, careful observation, accurate data collection, and scientific reasoning.
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GOB_051326
Divan Fard, Shasta College · Shasta College
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Introduction to Principles of Toxicology
Babasola Fateye · Grand Valley State University
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An Introduction to the Electronic Structure of Atoms and Molecules
McMaster University · Richard F. W. Bader
The beginning student of chemistry must have a knowledge of the theory which forms the basis for our understanding of chemistry and he must acquire this knowledge before he has the mathematical background required for a rigorous course of study in quantum mechanics. The present approach is designed to meet this need by stressing the physical or observable aspects of the theory through an extensive use of the electronic charge density.