Foundations of Chemistry - An Introductory Course for Science Students

FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMISTRY
 
A foundation-level guide to chemistry for physical, life sciences and engineering students
 
Foundations of Chemistry: An Introductory Course for Science Students fills a gap in the literature to provide a basic chemistry text aimed at physical sciences, life sciences and engineering students. The authors, noted experts on the topic, offer concise explanations of chemistry theory and the principles that are typically reviewed in most one year foundation chemistry courses and first year degree-level chemistry courses for non-chemists.
 
The authors also include illustrative examples and information on the most recent applications in the field. Foundations of Chemistry is an important text that outlines the basic principles in each area of chemistry - physical, inorganic and organic - building on prior knowledge to quickly expand and develop a student's knowledge and understanding.
 
Key features include:
* Worked examples showcase core concepts and practice questions.
* Margin comments signpost students to knowledge covered elsewhere and are used to highlight key learning objectives.
* Chapter summaries list the main concepts and learning points.

Table des matières

Chapter 0: Fundamentals
 
0.1 Measurement in chemistry and science - SI units
 
0.2 Expressing large and small numbers using scientific notation
 
0.3 Using metric prefixes
 
0.4 Significant figures
 
0.5 Calculations using scientific notation
 
0.6 Writing chemical formulae and equations
 
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Chapter 1: Atomic Structure
 
1.1 Atomic Structure
 
1.2 Electronic Structure
 
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Chapter 2: Chemical Bonding
 
2.1 Bonding
 
2.2 Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory (VSEPR)
 
2.3 Polar bonds and polar molecules
 
2.4 Intermolecular forces
 
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Chapter 3 Masses of atoms, molecules and reacting substances
 
3.1 Masses of atoms and molecules
 
3.2 Amount of substance
 
3.3 Calculations with moles
 
3.4 Solutions; concentrations and dilutions
 
3.5 Titration calculations
 
3.6 Calculations with gas volumes
 
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Chapter 4: States of Matter
 
Introduction
 
4.1 Solids
 
4.2 Liquids
 
4.3 Gases
 
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Chapter 5 Oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions
 
5.1 Redox Reactions
 
5.2 Disproportionation Reactions
 
5.3 Redox titrations
 
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Chapter 6 Energy, Enthalpy and Entropy
 
6.1 Enthalpy Changes
 
6.2 Entropy and Gibbs Free Energy
 
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Chapter 7 Chemical Equilibrium and Acid-Base Equilibria
 
Introduction
 
7.1 Equilibria and reversible reactions
 
7.2 Acid - base equilibria
 
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Chapter 8 Chemical Kinetics - The Rates of Chemical Reactions
 
Introduction
 
8.1 The rate of reaction
 
8.2 Determining the rate of a chemical reaction
 
8.3 The rate expression
 
8.4 The half-life of a reaction
 
8.5 Reaction mechanisms
 
8.6 Effect of temperature on reaction rate
 
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Chapter 9 Electrochemistry
 
Introduction
 
9.1 Redox reactions - a reminder
 
9.2 Redox reactions and electrochemical cells
 
9.3 Using redox reactions - Galvanic cells
 
9.4 Using redox reactions - Electrolytic cells
 
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Chapter 10: Group trends and periodicity
 
10.1 The Periodic Table: Periods, Groups and Periodicity
 
10.2 Trends in properties of elements in the same vertical group of the periodic table
 
10.3 Trends in properties of elements in the same horizontal period
 
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Chapter 11: The Periodic Table - chemistry of Groups 1, 2, 7 and transition elements
 
Introduction
 
11.1 Group 1 - The Alkali Metals
 
11.2 Group 2 - The Alkaline Earth Metals
 
11.3 Group 7 (17) The Halogens
 
11.4 The Transition Elements
 
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Chapter 12: Core Concepts and Ideas Within Organic Chemistry
 
12.1 Types of molecular formula
 
12.2 Nomenclature of simple alkanes
 
12.3 Isomers
 
12.4 Drawing Reaction Mechanisms
 
12.5 Types of reaction
 
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Chapter 13: Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes
 
13.1 Alkanes: an outline
 
13.2 Alkenes: an outline
 
13.3 Alkynes: an outline
 
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Chapter 14: Reactivity of Selected Homologous Series
 
14.1 Alcohols
 
14.2 Aldehydes and ketones
 
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A propos de l'auteur

Philippa B. Cranwell is Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Reading. She has extensive experience of teaching students chemistry, ranging from A-level to Foundation level and higher. She has co-authored several texts relating to both practical and theoretical organic chemistry. She actively undertakes research in the field of chemistry education and regularly publishes her work. She was awarded a University of Reading Teaching Fellowship in 2016 for her contribution to teaching and learning. Elizabeth M. Page is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Education at the University of Reading. She has over 30 years experience of teaching chemistry at Foundation level and higher. She is author of several text books for life-sciences and chemistry students. Elizabeth has been an examiner for A level chemistry and helped in the design of the revised A level specifications in chemistry. During her time at Reading she established a strong network of chemistry teachers, providing a forum for discussions and guidance in teaching GCSE and A level chemistry. Elizabeth was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Education prize for her work with chemistry teachers and is a National and University of Reading Teaching Fellow.

Résumé

FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMISTRY

A foundation-level guide to chemistry for physical, life sciences and engineering students

Foundations of Chemistry: An Introductory Course for Science Students fills a gap in the literature to provide a basic chemistry text aimed at physical sciences, life sciences and engineering students. The authors, noted experts on the topic, offer concise explanations of chemistry theory and the principles that are typically reviewed in most one year foundation chemistry courses and first year degree-level chemistry courses for non-chemists.

The authors also include illustrative examples and information on the most recent applications in the field. Foundations of Chemistry is an important text that outlines the basic principles in each area of chemistry - physical, inorganic and organic - building on prior knowledge to quickly expand and develop a student's knowledge and understanding.

Key features include:
* Worked examples showcase core concepts and practice questions.
* Margin comments signpost students to knowledge covered elsewhere and are used to highlight key learning objectives.
* Chapter summaries list the main concepts and learning points.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Pb Cranwell, Philippa Cranwell, Philippa B Cranwell, Philippa B. Cranwell, Philippa B. (University of Reading Cranwell, Philippa B. Page Cranwell, Elizabet Page, Elizabeth Page, Elizabeth Cranwell Page, Elizabeth M Page, Elizabeth M. Page
• Edition: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 31.01.2021
• EAN: 9781119513872
• ISBN: 978-1-119-51387-2
• Pages: 592
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Chimie; Chemie, Biomedizinische Technik, chemistry, Chemical Engineering, chemische Verfahrenstechnik, Biomedical engineering, Allg. Chemische Verfahrenstechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Einführung in die Chemie, Allg. Biomedizintechnik, Preparatory / Introductory Chemistry