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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro

ISBN #9780134293936

2nd Edition

2,732 Questions

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Summary

Chemistry: Structure and Properties is a comprehensive textbook that unifies core chemical concepts beginning with the fundamental nature of atoms and molecules and extending to advanced topics like nuclear chemistry and organic compounds. It methodically explores how atomic structure, chemical bonding, and periodic trends dictate the properties and behaviors of matter, bridging classical theories with modern quantum and thermodynamic models. The book also highlights the practical applications of these principles, from environmental challenges and industrial reactions to innovations in materials science and medicine. Overall, it provides a solid foundation for understanding the dynamic interplay between structure and reactivity in the chemical world.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 1

Atoms

Chapter 2

Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom

Chapter 3

Periodic Properties of the Elements

Chapter 4

Molecules and Compounds

Chapter 5

Chemical Bonding I

Chapter 6

Chemical Bonding II

Chapter 7

Chemical Reactions and Chemical Quantities

Chapter 8

Introduction to Solutions and Aqueous Reactions

Chapter 9

Thermochemistry

Chapter 10

Gases

Chapter 11

Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces

Chapter 12

Crystalline Solids and Modern Materials

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Chapter 13

Solutions

Chapter 14

Chemical Kinetics

Chapter 15

Chemical Equilibrium

Chapter 16

Acids and Bases

Chapter 17

Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium

Chapter 18

Free Energy and Thermodynamics

Chapter 19

Electrochemistry

Chapter 20

Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry

Chapter 21

Organic Chemistry

Chapter 22

Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

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Explain this statement in your own words and give an example. The properties of the substances around us depend on the structure of the particles that compose them.

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Explain the main goal of chemistry.

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Why is the quantum-mechanical model of the atom important for understanding chemistry?

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What are periodic properties?

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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How do the properties of compounds compare to the properties of the elements from which they are composed?

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