Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking, 7th edition
Published by Pearson (January 3, 2013) © 2014
- Charles H. Corwin American River College
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- Activate learning for future scientists
- Tailor your course to fit your needs
- Support students with guided practice
- Chemistry is presented in a clear and interesting way, encouraging students to leave their first chemistry course with a positive impression, new skills, and the desire to learn more.
- Flexible chapter construction enables a seamless presentation of alternate sequences. For example, the interlude labeled Prerequisite Science Skills can be integrated into the instructor’s syllabus to ensure their students have the foundational knowledge to be successful in the course.
- Concept Exercises accompany all example and practice exercises, presenting each topic at a higher level.
- Critical thinking vignettes feature such diverse topics as nuclear medicine, bottled water and neon lights — and self-tests at the end of each chapter help students hone their critical thinking skills.
- Strategy Plans and Unit Analysis Maps, in selected example exercises in the quantitative chapters reinforce steps 1, 2, and 3 for every calculation, give students a method they can use when solving certain types of problems:
- Step 1: The unit asked for in the answer.
- Step 2: The relevant given value.
- Step 3: The unit conversion factor(s).
- Using the unit analysis method, Two-Column Example Exercises show students a logical way to apply the three-step problem solving access in some of the worked-out example problems.
- Comprehensive problem-solving support includes visual problem-solving strategies, problem-solving organizers and a plethora of exercises to help students improve their problem-solving skills in a variety of ways to ease the experience of learning chemistry.
- Problem Solving Organizers are found at the end of certain chapters dealing with calculations. In the first column is a synopsis of the types of calculations in the chapter. In the second column is the correct procedure for solving each type of problem covered in the chapter. In the third column is an illustrated example of the problem type.
- The format of the Example Exercises demonstrates concepts and critical thinking: Example Exercise, Solution, Practice Exercise, Concept Exercise.
- Key Concepts help students identify the core concepts of chemistry and guide their conceptual understanding of these topics.
- Macro/Micro and molecular art helps students connect the things they encounter in everyday life (the macro view) with depictions of molecules that chemists visualize every day (the micro view). In Corwin's text, the two representations are presented together.
- Atomic/molecular graphics demonstrate macroscopic/molecular relationships, and help students connect the seen and unseen world of chemistry.
- "Chemistry Connections" are vignettes that cover industrial processes, consumer chemistry, historical profiles, environmental concerns, and more. They familiarize students with motivational, real-world applications that emphasize the important role of chemistry in everyday life.
- Online exercises at the end of chapter provide web-based collaborative activities to help students develop critical thinking skills.
- Expanded Chapter Openers now include an “Elements and the Environment” feature with photos and descriptions of elements that play a prominent role in the environment.
- Streamlined single-section coverage of scientific measurements (contains parts of former Ch. 2) focuses on seven prerequisite math skills:
- PSS.1 Measurements
- PSS.2 Significant Digits
- PSS.3 Rounding Off Nonsignificant Digits
- PSS.4 Adding and Subtracting Measurements
- PSS.5 Multiplying and Dividing Measurements
- PSS.6 Exponential Numbers
- PSS.7 Scientific Notation
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- Learning Objectives table at the end of each chapter correlated to sections and the end of chapter exercises for a greater connection between concepts and problems.
- New Ch. 15 (Advanced Problem Solving) provides a comprehensive treatment of problem solving, including chemical formula and equation calculations, multiple-reaction stoichiometry, and advanced problem-solving examples and strategies.
- The text’s discussion of scientific notation and significant digits now appears in an Appendix.
- Updated and expanded end-of-chapter material includes new Challenging Exercises and web-based collaborative activities, titled Online Exercises, to help students develop both critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
- Updated Chemistry Connections demonstrate how chemistry is part of our day-to-day activities and real-world events. Topics range from the Olympics and nanotechnology to Avogadro’s Number.
- Updated Self-Tests conclude each chapter with Review Exercises (multiple-choice), Key Concepts questions (short answer), and Critical Thinking questions (short answer).
1 Introduction to Chemistry
1.1 Evolution of Chemistry1.2 Modern Chemistry
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION “Worth Your Salt?”
1.3 Learning Chemistry
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION A Student Success Story
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
Prerequisite Science Skills
PSS.1 MeasurementsPSS.2 Significant Digits
PSS.3 Rounding Off Nonsignificant Digits
PSS.4 Adding and Subtracting Measurements
PSS.5 Multiplying and Dividing Measurements
PSS.6 Exponential Numbers
PSS.7 Scientific Notation
2 The Metric System
2.1 Basic Units and SymbolsCRITICAL THINKING The International System of Measurement (SI)
2.2 Metric Conversion Factors
2.3 Metric—Metric Conversions
2.4 Metric—English Conversions
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION The Olympics
CRITICAL THINKING World Trade Center
2.5 The Percent Concept
2.6 Volume by Calculation
2.7 Volume by Displacement
2.8 The Density Concept
2.9 Temperature
2.10 The Heat Concept
Summary • Problem-Solving Organizer
Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
3 Matter and Energy
3.1 Physical States of Matter3.2 Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
3.3 Names and Symbols of the Elements
CRITICAL THINKING Aluminum or Aluminium?
3.4 Metals, Nonmetals, and Semimetals
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Elements 104 and Beyond
3.5 Compounds and Chemical Formulas
3.6 Physical and Chemical Properties
3.7 Physical and Chemical Changes
3.8 Conservation of Mass
3.9 Potential and Kinetic Energy
3.10 Conservation of Energy
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Recycling Aluminum
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
4 Models of the Atom
4.1 Dalton Model of the AtomCHEMISTRY CONNECTION John Dalton
4.2 Thomson Model of the Atom
4.3 Rutherford Model of the Atom
4.4 Atomic Notation
4.5 Atomic Mass
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Heavy Water
4.6 The Wave Nature of Light
4.7 The Quantum Concept
4.8 Bohr Model of the Atom
CRITICAL THINKING Neon Lights
4.9 Energy Levels and Sublevels
4.10 Electron Configuration
4.11 Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
Summmary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
5 The Periodic Table
5.1 Classification of ElementsCHEMISTRY CONNECTION Dmitri Mendeleev
5.2 The Periodic Law Concept
5.3 Groups and Periods of Elements
CRITICAL THINKING IUPAC Group Numbers
5.4 Periodic Trends
5.5 Properties of Elements
5.6 Blocks of Elements
5.7 Valence Electrons
5.8 Electron Dot Formulas
5.9 Ionization Energy
5.10 Ionic Charges
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Evolution of Chemical Elements
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
6 Language of Chemistry
6.1 Classification of CompoundsCHEMISTRY CONNECTION Antoine and Marie Lavoisier
6.2 Monoatomic Ions
6.3 Polyatomic Ions
6.4 Writing Chemical Formulas
CRITICAL THINKING Nutritional Potassium
6.5 Binary Ionic Compounds
6.6 Ternary Ionic Compounds
6.7 Binary Molecular Compounds
6.8 Binary Acids
6.9 Ternary Oxyacids
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION IUPAC Nomenclature
Summary • Nomenclature Organizer
Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
7 Chemical Reactions
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Fireworks7.1 Evidence for Chemical Reactions
7.2 Writing Chemical Equations
7.3 Balancing Chemical Equations
7.4 Classifying Chemical Reactions
7.5 Combination Reactions
7.6 Decomposition Reactions
7.7 The Activity Series Concept
7.8 Single-Replacement Reactions
7.9 Solubility Rules
7.10 Double-Replacement Reactions
7.11 Neutralization Reactions
CRITICAL THINKING Household Chemicals
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
8 The Mole Concept
8.1 Avogadro’s NumberCHEMISTRY CONNECTION Analogies for Avogadro’s Number
8.2 Mole Calculations I
8.3 Molar Mass
8.4 Mole Calculations II
8.5 Molar Volume
8.6 Mole Calculations III
8.7 Percent Composition
8.8 Empirical Formula
8.9 Molecular Formula
CRITICAL THINKING Avogadro’s Number
Summary • Problem—Solving Organizer
Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
9 Chemical Equation Calculations
9.1 Interpreting a Chemical Equation9.2 Mole—Mole Relationships
CRITICAL THINKING Iron versus Steel
9.3 Types of Stoichiometry Problems
9.4 Mass—Mass Problems
9.5 Mass—Volume Problems
9.6 Volume—Volume Problems
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Manufacturing Ammonia
9.7 Limiting Reactant Concept
9.8 Limiting Reactant Problems
9.9 Percent Yield
Summary • Problem-Solving Organizer
Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
10 Gases
10.1 Properties of Gases10.2 Atmospheric Pressure
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION The Greenhouse Effect
10.3 Variables Affecting Gas Pressure
10.4 Boyle’s Law: Pressure—Volume Relationships
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Robert Boyle
10.5 Charles’s Law: Volume—Temperature Relationships
10.6 Gay-Lussac’s Law: Pressure—Temperature Relationships
10.7 Combined Gas Law
10.8 The Vapor Pressure Concept
10.9 Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
10.10 Ideal Gas Behavior
10.11 Ideal Gas Law
CRITICAL THINKING Conceptualizing Gases
Summary • Problem—Solving Organizer
Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
11 Liquids and Solids
11.1 Properties of Liquids11.2 The Intermolecular Bond Concept
11.3 Vapor Pressure, Boiling Point, Viscosity, and Surface Tension
11.4 Properties of Solids
11.5 Crystalline Solids
11.6 Changes of Physical State
11.7 Structure of Water
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Water Purification
11.8 Physical Properties of Water
11.9 Chemical Properties of Water
11.10 Hydrates
CRITICAL THINKING Bottled Water
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
12 Chemical Bonding
12.1 The Chemical Bond Concept12.2 Ionic Bonds
12.3 Covalent Bonds
12.4 Electron Dot Formulas of Molecules
12.5 Electron Dot Formulas of Polyatomic Ions
12.6 Polar Covalent Bonds
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Linus Pauling
12.7 Nonpolar Covalent Bonds
12.8 Coordinate Covalent Bonds
12.9 Hydrogen Bonds
12.10 Shapes of Molecules
CRITICAL THINKING Diamond versus Graphite
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
13 Solutions
13.1 Gases in Solution13.2 Liquids in Solution
13.3 Solids in Solution
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Colloids
13.4 The Dissolving Process
13.5 Rate of Dissolving
13.6 Solubility and Temperature
13.7 Unsaturated, Saturated, and Supersaturated Solutions
13.8 Mass/Mass Percent Concentration
13.9 Molar Concentration
CRITICAL THINKING Water Fluoridation
13.10 Dilution of a Solution
13.11 Solution Stoichiometry
Summary • Problem—Solving Organizer
Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
14 Acids and Bases
14.1 Properties of Acids and Bases14.2 Arrhenius Acids and Bases
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Svante Arrhenius
14.3 Brønsted—Lowry Acids and Bases
14.4 Acid—Base Indicators
14.5 Acid—Base Titrations
14.6 Acid—Base Standardization
14.7 Ionization of Water
14.8 The pH Concept
14.9 Advanced pH Calculations
CRITICAL THINKING Acid Rain
14.10 Strong and Weak Electrolytes
14.11 Net Ionic Equations
Summary • Problem—Solving Organizer
Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
15 Advanced Problem Solving
15.1 Advanced Problem-Solving Strategies
15.2 Concept Maps — Mole Relationships
15.3 Concept Maps — Stoichiometry
15.4 Multiple-Reaction Stoichiometry
CRITICAL THINKING Nanotechnology
15.5 Advanced Problem-Solving Examples
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Online Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
16 Chemical Equilibrium
16.1 Collision Theory16.2 Energy Profiles of Chemical Reactions
16.3 The Chemical Equilibrium Concept
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION The Ozone Hole
16.4 General Equilibrium Constant, Keq
16.5 Equilibria Shifts for Gases
16.6 Ionization Equilibrium Constant, Ki
16.7 Equilibria Shifts for Weak Acids and Bases
16.8 Solubility Product Equilibrium Constant, Ksp
16.9 Equilibria Shifts for Slightly Soluble Compounds
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
17 Oxidation and Reduction
17.1 Oxidation Numbers17.2 Oxidation—Reduction Reactions
17.3 Balancing Redox Equations: Oxidation Number Method
17.4 Balancing Redox Equations: Half-Reaction Method
17.5 Predicting Spontaneous Redox Reactions
17.6 Voltaic Cells
17.7 Electrolytic Cells
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Hybrid Vehicles
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
18 Nuclear Chemistry
18.1 Natural Radioactivity18.2 Nuclear Equations
18.3 Radioactive Decay Series
18.4 Radioactive Half-Life
18.5 Applications of Radionuclides
CRITICAL THINKING Nuclear Medicine
18.6 Induced Radioactivity
18.7 Nuclear Fission
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Nuclear Power Plant
18.8 Nuclear Fusion
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
19 Organic Chemistry
19.1 Hydrocarbons19.2 Alkanes
19.3 Alkenes and Alkynes
19.4 Arenes
19.5 Hydrocarbon Derivatives
19.6 Organic Halides
19.7 Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
19.8 Amines
19.9 Aldehydes and Ketones
19.10 Carboxylic Acids, Esters, and Amides
CHEMISTRY CONNECTION Forensic Chemistry
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
20 Biochemistry
20.1 Biological Compounds20.2 Proteins
20.3 Enzymes
20.4 Carbohydrates
20.5 Lipids
CRITICAL THINKING Vitamins
20.6 Nucleic Acids
CRITICAL THINKING Left- and Right-Handed Molecules
Summary • Key Terms • Exercises
Chapter Self-Test
Appendices
A Weights and MeasuresB Physical Constants
C Activity Series for Metals
D Solubility Rules for Ionic Compounds
E Vapor Pressure of Water
F Properties of Water
G Answers to Concept Exercises
H Answers to Key Term Exercises
I Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises
J Answers to Chapter Self-Tests
Glossary
Photo Credits
Index
Charles H. Corwin has spent over 30 years teaching chemistry to over 12,000 students. He has taught general chemistry, organic chemistry, and quantitative analysis, but has focused primarily on introductory chemistry for the personal rewards it offers.
Corwin was awarded his degrees from San Jose State University, where he was a member of Tau Delta Phi honor society. Early in his career, he was awarded a National Science Foundation grant to study instructional innovations at Grand Valley State University. Currently, he is a professor of chemistry at American River College, where he was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 1994. He is also the recipient of an Alumni Teaching award from Purdue University.
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