Understanding Essential Chemistry

Max Diem 지음

Wiley 2025년 05월 07일 출간

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Enables students to understand, apply, and retain key concepts in general chemistry Understanding Essential Chemistry offers a unique and approachable supplement to standard general chemistry textbooks, designed specifically to aid students in mastering fundamental principles. Drawing on extensive classroom experience, chemistry professor Max Diem presents key concepts in an uninterrupted flow, allowing students to follow a clear and straightforward path to comprehension. With a logical, algebraic framework, the book is structured to build students’ confidence by breaking down complex topics into manageable pieces and encouraging critical thinking at every step. Aimed at STEM majors, this book includes checkpoints with example problems and final answers to reinforce concepts and promote independent problem-solving skills. By methodically emphasizing basic understanding, this hands-on guide gives students the tools to grasp the core chemistry principles necessary for success in their courses, labs, and future studies. A must-have “survival guide” to boost student confidence in the subject, the text: Presents chemistry concepts in a streamlined, continuous format for easier comprehension and retentionEncourages independent critical thinking with targeted example problems with provided solutionsSupports any primary general chemistry textbook, making it adaptable for various curriculaAllows students to assess their understanding at key points in the materialIncludes additional math tutorials in the Chapter for students needing a refresher in essential mathematical skills This guide is an essential supplement for undergraduate first-year Chemistry courses for STEM majors, especially those in pre-medical, engineering, and science programs.

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Prologue xi 1 The Metric System and Mathematical Tools 1 1.1 Scientific Notation and Significant Figures 1 1.2 The Metric System 2 1.3 Manipulations of Exponential Expressions 4 1.4 Equations, Proportionality, and Graphs 5 1.5 Quadratic, Cubic, and Quartic Equations 7 1.6 Exponential Functions and Logarithms 8 1.7 Radial and Spherical Polar Coordinates 11 1.8 Differential and Integral Calculus 12 1.9 Differential Equations 14 1.10 Complex Numbers 15 2 Atoms, Elements, and the Periodic System 17 2.1 Subatomic Particles and Atoms 17 2.2 Elements, Isotopes, and Ions 18 2.3 The Periodic Chart and Periodic Properties of the Elements 21 2.4 Definition of Atomic Masses, Avogadro’s Number, and the Mole 26 Further Reading 28 3 Molecules, Compounds, Bonding, and Percent Composition 29 3.1 Ionic Compounds 29 3.2 Molecules with Covalent Bonds 30 3.3 Molecules with Polar Covalent Bonds and Lewis Structures 31 3.4 Molecular Compounds and the (Gram) Molecular Mass 37 3.5 Percent Composition and Empirical Formulae 38 Further Reading 39 4 Chemical Reactions 41 4.1 Chemical Reaction and Stoichiometry 41 4.2 Limiting Reagents, Theoretical Yield, and Percent Yield 42 4.3 Solutions: General Aspects 43 4.4 Solution Stoichiometry: Molarity, Molality, Mole Fraction, Dilutions 45 4.5 Precipitation Reactions 47 Further Reading 49 5 Electronic Structure of Atoms 51 5.1 Description of Light as an Electromagnetic Wave 51 5.2 Particle Properties of Light and Wave-particle Duality 52 5.3 The Hydrogen Atom Emission Spectrum: Stationary Atomic States 55 5.4 Hydrogen Atom Orbitals 58 5.5 Atoms with Multiple Electrons: The Aufbau Principle Revisited 62 Further Reading

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저자(글) Max Diem