Introduction to Chemistry & the Environment

by Hadeel Abozenadah, Adam Bishop, Scott Bitner, Kaysha Lehman and Patricia Flatt

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This textbook uses a framework for understanding foundational concepts in chemistry including atomic structure, bonding, molecular interactions, chemical reactions, solutions, and acid-base chemistry to examine contemporary environmental challenges. Explore how chemistry contributes to solving real-world problem-solving.

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Western Oregon University
Subjects
Chemistry
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CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
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Tweens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Chapter 1 - Measurements in Chemistry
  7. 1.1: Chemistry and Matter
  8. 1.2: How Scientists Study Chemistry
  9. 1.3: Scientific Notation
  10. 1.4: Avogadro's Number and the Mole
  11. 1.5: Units of Measurement
  12. 1.6: Making Measurements in the Lab
  13. 1.7: Focus on the Environment - Plastics in the Ocean
  14. 1.8: Chapter Summary
  15. 1.9: Chapter References
  16. 2: Chapter 2 - Atoms and The Periodic Table
  17. 2.1: Atomic Theory with Historical Perspectives
  18. 2.2: Introduction to Elements and the Periodic Table
  19. 2.3: Dmitri Medeleev and the Development of the Periodic Table
  20. 2.4: Families of the Periodic Table
  21. 2.5: Defining the Atom
  22. 2.6: Atomic Number - Protons Determine the Identity of an Atom
  23. 2.7: Atomic Mass, Isotopes, and Allotropes
  24. 2.8: Electronic Structure of Atoms
  25. 2.9: Periodic Table Trends
  26. 2.10: Focus on the Environment
  27. 2.11: Chapter Summary
  28. 2.12: References
  29. 3: Chapter 3 - Ions and Ionic Compounds
  30. 3.1: Introduction to the Octet Rule
  31. 3.2: Ions and the Periodic Table
  32. 3.3: Ionic Bonding
  33. 3.4: Practice Writing Correct Ionic Formulas
  34. 3.5: Naming Ions and Ionic Compounds
  35. 3.6: Polyatomic Ions
  36. 3.7: Naming Polyatomic Ions
  37. 3.8: Properties and Types of Ionic Compounds
  38. 3.9: Arrhenius Acids and Bases
  39. 3.10: Focus on the Environment - Acid Rain
  40. 3.11: Chapter Summary
  41. 3.12: References
  42. 4: Chapter 4 - Covalent Bonds and Molecular Compounds
  43. 4.1: Introduction to Covalent Molecules and Compounds
  44. 4.2: Electron Sharing
  45. 4.3: Electronegativity and Bond Polarity
  46. 4.4: Properties of Covalent Compounds
  47. 4.5: Naming of Binary Molecular Compounds
  48. 4.6: Focus on the Environment - The Love Canal
  49. 4.7: Chapter Summary
  50. 4.8: References
  51. 5: Chapter 5 - Molecular Structure, Polarity, and Intermolecular Forces
  52. 5.1: Introduction
  53. 5.2: Molecular Geometry- Using VSEPR Theory to Predict Molecular Shape
  54. 5.3: Molecular Polarity
  55. 5.4: Intermolecular Forces and Electrostatic Attractions
  56. 5.5: Physical Properties of Intermolecular Forces
  57. 5.6: Focus on the Environment
  58. 5.7: Chapter Summary
  59. 5.8: References
  60. 6: Chapter 6 - Chemical Reactions
  61. 6.1: The Law of Conservation of Matter
  62. 6.2: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
  63. 6.3: Quantitative Relationships Based on Chemical Equations
  64. 6.4: Common Types of Chemical Reactions
  65. 6.5: Focus on the Environment - Air Pollution
  66. 6.6: Chapter Summary
  67. 6.7: References
  68. 7: Chapter 7 - Quantities in Chemical Reactions
  69. 7.1: Chapter Introduction
  70. 7.2: The Mole
  71. 7.3: Atomic and Molar Mass
  72. 7.4: Mole-Mass Conversions
  73. 7.5: Mole-Mole Relationships in Chemical Reactions
  74. 7.6: Mole-Mass and Mass-Mass Problems
  75. 7.7: Limiting Reagent and Percent Yield
  76. 7.8: Focus on the Environment - Global Climate Change
  77. 7.9: Chapter Summary
  78. 7.10: References
  79. 8: Chapter 8 - Solutions
  80. 8.1: Introduction
  81. 8.2: Types of Solutions
  82. 8.3: Solubility
  83. 8.4: Temperature and Solubility
  84. 8.5: Effects of Pressure on the Solubility of Gases- Henry's Law
  85. 8.6: Solid Hydrates
  86. 8.7: Solution Concentrations
  87. 8.8: Dilutions
  88. 8.9: Ion Concentrations in Solution
  89. 8.10: Focus on the Environment- Lead Pollution
  90. 8.11: Summary
  91. 8.12: References
  92. 9: Chapter 9 - Acids, Bases, and pH in Aqueous Systems
  93. 9.1: Acids and Bases in Everyday Life
  94. 9.2: Arrhenius Acids and Bases (Review)
  95. 9.3: Bronsted-Lowry Acids and Bases
  96. 9.4: Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs
  97. 9.5: Acid and Base Strength
  98. 9.6: Autoionization of Water
  99. 9.7: pH and pOH
  100. 9.8: Neutralization Reactions
  101. 9.9: Buffers - Maintaining a Stable pH
  102. 9.10: Focus on the Environment - Ocean Acidification
  103. 9.11: Summary
  104. 9.12: References
  105. Back Matter
  106. Index
  107. Glossary
  108. Detailed Licensing
  109. Detailed Licensing