Chem 2A: Introduction to General Chemistry

by Divan Fard

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Introduction to General Chemistry (Chem 2A) is an open educational resource designed to provide students with a strong foundation in fundamental chemical principles, quantitative problem-solving, and real-world applications. Covering essential topics such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids, and nuclear chemistry, this resource supports student success through clear, accessible instruction.

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Shasta College
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Chemistry
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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Chemistry, Matter, and Measurement
  7. 1.1: Prelude to Chemistry, Matter, and Measurement
  8. 1.2: What is Chemistry?
  9. 1.3: The Classification of Matter
  10. 1.4: Measurements
  11. 1.5: Expressing Numbers - Scientific Notation
  12. 1.6: Expressing Numbers - Significant Figures
  13. 1.7: The International System of Units
  14. 1.8: Converting Units
  15. 1.9: Dosage Calculations
  16. 1.E: Chemistry, Matter, and Measurement (Exercises)
  17. 1.S: Chemistry, Matter, and Measurement (Summary)
  18. 2: Elements, Atoms, and the Periodic Table
  19. 2.1: Prelude to Elements, Atoms, and the Periodic Table
  20. 2.2: The Elements
  21. 2.3: Atomic Theory
  22. 2.4: The Structure of Atoms
  23. 2.5: Nuclei of Atoms
  24. 2.6: Atomic Masses
  25. 2.7: Arrangements of Electrons
  26. 2.8: The Periodic Table
  27. 2.E: Elements, Atoms, and the Periodic Table (Exercises)
  28. 2.S: Elements, Atoms, and the Periodic Table (Summary)
  29. 3: Ionic Bonding and Simple Ionic Compounds
  30. 3.1: Prelude to Ionic Bonding and Simple Ionic Compounds
  31. 3.2: Two Types of Bonding
  32. 3.3: Ions
  33. 3.4: Formulas for Ionic Compounds
  34. 3.5: Ionic Nomenclature
  35. 3.6: Formula Mass
  36. 3.7: Characteristics of Ionic Compounds
  37. 3.E: Ionic Bonding and Simple Ionic Compounds (Exercises)
  38. 3.S: Ionic Bonding and Simple Ionic Compounds (Summary)
  39. 4: Covalent Bonding and Simple Molecular Compounds
  40. 4.1: Prelude to Covalent Bonding and Simple Molecular Compounds
  41. 4.2: Covalent Bonds
  42. 4.3: Covalent Compounds - Formulas and Names
  43. 4.4: Drawing Lewis Structures
  44. 4.5: Characteristics of Covalent Bonds
  45. 4.6: Characteristics of Molecules
  46. 4.7: Organic Chemistry
  47. 4.E: Covalent Bonding and Simple Molecular Compounds (Exercises)
  48. 4.S: Covalent Bonding and Simple Molecular Compounds (Summary)
  49. 5: Introduction to Chemical Reactions
  50. 5.1: Prelude to Introduction to Chemical Reactions
  51. 5.2: The Law of Conservation of Matter
  52. 5.3: Chemical Equations
  53. 5.4: Quantitative Relationships Based on Chemical Equations
  54. 5.5: Some Types of Chemical Reactions
  55. 5.6: Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions
  56. 5.7: Redox Reactions in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
  57. 5.E: Introduction to Chemical Reactions (Exercises)
  58. 5.S: Introduction to Chemical Reactions (Summary)
  59. 6: Energy and Chemical Processes
  60. 6.1: Prelude to Energy and Chemical Processes
  61. 6.2: Energy and Its Units
  62. 6.3: Heat and Temperature
  63. 6.4: Phase Changes
  64. 6.5: Bond Energies and Chemical Reactions
  65. 6.6: The Energy of Biochemical Reactions
  66. 6.E: Energy and Chemical Processes (Exercises)
  67. 6.S: Energy and Chemical Processes (Summary)
  68. 7: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
  69. 7.1: Prelude to Solids, Liquids, and Gases
  70. 7.2: Intermolecular Interactions
  71. 7.3: Solids and Liquids
  72. 7.4: Gases and Pressure
  73. 7.5: Gas Laws
  74. 7.E: Solids, Liquids, and Gases (Exercises)
  75. 7.S: Solids, Liquids, and Gases (Summary)
  76. 8: Solutions
  77. 8.1: Prelude to Solutions
  78. 8.2: Solutions
  79. 8.3: Concentration
  80. 8.4: The Dissolution Process
  81. 8.5: Properties of Solutions
  82. 8.6: Chemical Equilibrium
  83. 8.7: Le Chatelier's Principle
  84. 8.8: Osmosis and Diffusion
  85. 8.E: Solutions (Exercises)
  86. 8.S: Solutions (Summary)
  87. 9: Acids and Bases
  88. 9.1: Prelude to Acids and Bases
  89. 9.2: Arrhenius Definition of Acids and Bases
  90. 9.3: Brønsted-Lowry Definition of Acids and Bases
  91. 9.4: Water - Both an Acid and a Base
  92. 9.5: The Strengths of Acids and Bases
  93. 9.6: Buffers
  94. 9.7: Nuclear Chemistry
  95. 9.8: Organic Chemistry - Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  96. 9.8.1: Prelude to Organic Chemistry - Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  97. 9.8.2: Organic Chemistry
  98. 9.8.3: Structures and Names of Alkanes
  99. 9.8.4: Branched-Chain Alkanes
  100. 9.8.5: Condensed Structural and Line-Angle Formulas
  101. 9.8.6: IUPAC Nomenclature
  102. 9.8.7: Physical Properties of Alkanes
  103. 9.8.8: Chemical Properties of Alkanes
  104. 9.8.9: Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  105. 9.8.10: Cycloalkanes
  106. 9.8.E: Organic Chemistry- Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Exercises)
  107. 9.8.S: Organic Chemistry- Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Summary)
  108. 9.9: Unsaturated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  109. 9.9.1: Prelude to Unsaturated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  110. 9.9.2: Alkenes- Structures and Names
  111. 9.9.3: Cis-Trans Isomers (Geometric Isomers)
  112. 9.9.4: Physical Properties of Alkenes
  113. 9.9.5: Chemical Properties of Alkenes
  114. 9.9.6: Polymers
  115. 9.9.7: Alkynes
  116. 9.9.8: Aromatic Compounds- Benzene
  117. 9.9.9: Structure and Nomenclature of Aromatic Compounds
  118. 9.9.E: Unsaturated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Exercises)
  119. 9.9.S: Unsaturated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Summary)
  120. 9.E: Acids and Bases (Exercises)
  121. 9.S: Acids and Bases (Summary)
  122. 10: Nuclear Chemistry
  123. 10.1: Prelude to Nuclear Chemistry
  124. 10.2: Radioactivity
  125. 10.3: Half-Life
  126. 10.4: Units of Radioactivity
  127. 10.5: Uses of Radioactive Isotopes
  128. 10.6: Nuclear Energy
  129. 10.E: Nuclear Chemistry (Exercises)
  130. 10.S: Nuclear Chemistry (Summary)
  131. 11: Organic Chemistry - Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  132. 11.1: Prelude to Organic Chemistry - Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  133. 11.2: Organic Chemistry
  134. 11.3: Structures and Names of Alkanes
  135. 11.4: Branched-Chain Alkanes
  136. 11.5: Condensed Structural and Line-Angle Formulas
  137. 11.6: IUPAC Nomenclature
  138. 11.7: Physical Properties of Alkanes
  139. 11.8: Chemical Properties of Alkanes
  140. 11.9: Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  141. 11.10: Cycloalkanes
  142. 11.E: Organic Chemistry- Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Exercises)
  143. 11.S: Organic Chemistry- Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Summary)
  144. Back Matter
  145. Index
  146. Glossary
  147. Detailed Licensing
  148. Detailed Licensing