Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Scientific research method 1.2 Why should we study chemistry? 1.3 Classification of matter 1.4 Properties of matter 1.5 Measurement of matter 1.6 Uncertainties of measurement Exercises Quick quiz Chapter 2 Gases and Liquids 2.1 The gas laws 2.2 The ideal gas equation 2.3 Mixture of gases 2.4 Real gases 2.5 Liquid 2.6 Concentration of solutions 2.7 Colligative properties Exercises Quick quiz Chapter 3 Thermodynamics 3.1 Basic terminology of thermodynamics 3.2 Enthalpy 3.3 Entropy 3.4 Gibbs free energy 3.5 Chemical equilibrium 3.6 Factors affect equilibrium Exercises Quick quiz Chapter 4 Chemical Kinetics 4.1 Reaction rate 4.2 Rate law 4.3 Simple order of reaction 4.4 Theoretical models for chemical kinetics 4.5 Reaction mechanisms Exercises Quick quiz Chapter 5 Acid-Base Equilibria 5.1 Types of acids and bases 5.2 pH scales 5.3 Equilibria of weak acid and weak base solutions 5.4 Buffer solution 5.5 Titration curves Exercises Quick quiz Chapter 6 Solubility and Complex-Ion Equilibria 6.1 Complex-ion and their nomenclature 6.2 Equilibrium formation constants for complex compounds 6.3 Properties of complex compounds 6.4 Solubility product constant 6.5 Solubility and Ksp
6.6 Factors that affect solubility 6.7 Precipitation of ionic compounds 6.8 Selective precipitation of ions Exercises Quick quiz Chapter 7 Electrochemistry 7.1 Basic concepts of electrochemistry 7.2 Cell potentials and Gibbs free energy changes for cell reaction 7.3 Cell potentials under nonstandard conditions 7.4 Batteries and fuel cells 7.5 Corrosion 7.6 Electrolysis Exercises Quick quiz Chapter 8 Structural Chemistry 8.1 Atomic structure 8.2 The nature of radiant energy 8.3 The foundation of quantum mechanics 8.4 Orbitals and four quantum numbers 8.5 Representations of orbitals 8.6 Electron configuration 8.7 The periodic table and the principles 8.8 Chemical bonding 8.9 Molecular geometry and bond theories 8.10 Intermolecular forces 8.11 Crystals and their structure Exercises Quick quiz Reference Appendices Appendix A Prefixes used in the metric system and with SI units Appendix B van der Waals constants and compressibility factors (at 10 bar and 300 K) for various gases Appendix C Thermodynamic quantities at 25 ℃ Appendix D Equilibrium constants at 25 ℃ Appendix E Standard reduction potential at 25 ℃ Appendix F Physical constants, conversion factors, and geometric formulas Answer to Exercises and Quick Quizzes