Introductory Chemistry - Topical Coverage

Introductory Chemistry

Topical Coverage

 

1. Matter, Measurements, and Calculations.

  • Matter
  • Properties and Change
  • Model of Matter
  • Classifying Matter
  • Measurement Units
  • Metric system
  • Large and Small Numbers
  • Significant Figures
  • Using Units in Calculations
  • Calculating Percentages
  • Density

2. Atoms and Molecules.

  • Symbols and Formulas
  • Inside the Atom
  • Isotopes
  • Relative Masses of Atoms
  • Isotopes and Atomic Weights
  • The Mole
  • The mole and Chemical Formulas

3. Electronic Structure and the Periodic Law.

  • Periodic Law and Table
  • Electronic Arrangements
  • Shell Model and Chemical Properties
  • Another Look at the Periodic Table
  • Periodic Trends

4. Forces Between Particles.

  • Noble Gas Configurations
  • Ionic Bonding
  • Ionic Compounds
  • Naming Ionic Compounds
  • Smallest Unit of Ionic Compounds
  • Covalent Bonding
  • Polyatomic Ions
  • Shapes of Molecules and Polyatomic Ions
  • Polarity of Covalent Molecules
  • More about Naming Compounds
  • Other Interparticle Forces

5. Chemical Reactions.

  • Chemical Equations
  • Types of Reactions
  • Redox Reactions
  • Decomposition Reactions
  • Combination Reactions
  • Replacement Reactions
  • Ionic Equations
  • Energy and Reactions
  • The Mole and Chemical Equations
  • The Limiting Reactant
  • Reaction Yields

6. The States of Matter.

  • Observed Properties of Matter
  • Kinetic Molecular Theory
  • The Solid State
  • The Liquid State
  • The Gaseous State
  • The Gas Laws
  • P,T and V Relationships
  • The Ideal Gas Law
  • Dalton's Law
  • Grahams Law
  • Changes in State
  • Evaporation and Pressure
  • Boiling and Boiling Point
  • Sublimation and Melting
  • Energy and States of Matter

7. Solutions and Colloids.

  • Physical States of Solutions
  • Solubility
  • The Solution Process
  • Solution Concentration
  • Solution Preparation
  • Solution Stoichiometry
  • Solution Properties
  • Colloids
  • Dialysis

 

8. Reaction Rates and Equilibrium.

  • Spontaneous and Non-spontaneous Processes
  • Reaction Rates
  • Molecular Collisions
  • Energy Diagram
  • Factors that Influence Reaction Rates
  • Chemical Equilibrium
  • Position of Equilibrium
  • Factors that Influence Equilibrium Position

9. Acids, Bases, and Salts.

  • The Arrhenius Theory
  • The Bronsted Theory
  • Naming Acids
  • Self-Ionization of Water
  • The pH Concept
  • Properties of Acids
  • Properties of Bases
  • Salts
  • Strengths of Acids and Bases
  • Analyzing Acids and Bases
  • Titration Calculations
  • Hydrolysis of Salts
  • Buffers

10. Radioactivity and Nuclear Processes.

Radioactive Nuclei

  • Equations for Nuclear Reactions
  • Isotopic Half-Life
  • Health Effects of Radiation
  • Measurement Units of Radiation
  • Medical Uses of Radioisotopes
  • Non-Medical Uses of Radioisotopes
  • Induced Nuclear Reactions
  • Nuclear Energy

11. Organic Compounds: Alkanes.

  • Carbon - The Element of Organic Chemistry
  • Organic and Inorganic Compounds Compared
  • Bonding and Isomerism
  • Functional Groups
  • Alkane Structure
  • Conformation of Alkanes
  • Alkane Nomenclature
  • Cyclohexanes
  • Shape of Cyclohexanes
  • Physical Properties of Alkanes
  • Alkane Reactions

12. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons.

  • Nomenclature of Alkenes
  • Geometry of Alkenes
  • Properties of Alkenes
  • Addition Polymers
  • Alkynes
  • Aromatic Compounds
  • Nomenclature of Benzene Derivatives
  • Properties and Uses of Aromatic Compounds

13. Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers.

  • Nomenclature of Alcohols and Phenols
  • Classification of Alcohols
  • Reactions of Alcohols
  • Important Alcohols
  • Characteristics and Uses of Phenols
  • Ethers
  • Properties of Ethers
  • Thiols
  • Poly-functional Compounds

14. Aldehydes and Ketones.

  • The Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones
  • Physical Properties
  • Chemical Properties
  • Important Aldehydes and Ketones

15. Carboxylic Acids and Esters.

  • The Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids
  • Physical Properteis of Carboxylic Acids
  • The Acidity of Carboxylic Acids
  • Salts of Carboxylic Acids
  • Carboxylic Esters
  • Nomenclature of Esters
  • Reactions of Esters
  • Esters of Inorganic Acids

16. Amines and Amides.

  • Classification of Amines
  • Nomenclature of Amines
  • Physical Properties of Amines
  • Chemical Properties of Amines
  • Amines as Neurotransmitters
  • Other Biologically Important Amines
  • The Nomenclature of Amides
  • Physical Properties of Amides
  • Chemical Properties of Amides

17. Carbohydrates.

  • Classes of Carbohydrates
  • Stereochemistry of Carbohydrates
  • Fischer Projections
  • Monosaccharides
  • Properties of Monosaccharides
  • Important Monosaccharides
  • Disaccharides
  • Polysaccharides

 

18. Lipids.

  • Classification of Lipids
  • Fatty Acids
  • The Structure of Fats and Oils
  • Chemical Properties of Fats and Oils
  • Waxes
  • Phosphoglycerides
  • Sphingolipids
  • Biological Membranes
  • Steroids
  • Steroid Hormones
  • Prostaglandins

19. Proteins

  • The Amino Acids
  • Zwitterions
  • Reactions of Amino Acids
  • Important Peptides
  • Characteristics of Proteins
  • Primary Structure of Proteins
  • Secondary Structure of Proteins
  • Tertiary Structure o fProteins
  • Quaternary Structure of Proteins
  • Protein Hydrolysis and Denaturation