Title: Chemical principles : the quest for insight /
Authors: Atkins, P. W. 1940-; Jones, Loretta.
Publisher: W.H. Freeman,
Year: 2010
Subjects: Chemistry; Chemie.
Abstract: This text is designed for a rigorous course in introductory chemistry. Its central theme is to challenge students to think and question while providing a sound foundation in the principles of chemistry.
Contents: Fundamentals -- 1. Atoms: The Quantum World -- 2. Chemical Bonds -- Major Technique 1: Infrared Spectroscopy -- 3. Molecular Shape and Structure -- Major Technique 2: Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy -- 4. The Properties of Gases -- 5. Liquids and Solids -- Major Technique 3: X-Ray Diffraction -- 6. Thermodynamics: The First Law -- 7. Thermodynamics: The Second and Third Laws -- 8. Physical Equilibria -- Major Technique 4: Chromatography -- 9. Chemical Equilibria -- 10. Acids and Bases -- 11. Aqueous Equilibria -- 12. Electrochemistry -- 13. Chemical Kinetics -- 14. The Elements: The First Four Main Groups -- 15. The Elements: The Last Four Main Groups -- 16. The Elements: The d Block -- 17. Nuclear Chemistry -- 18. Organic Chemistry I: The Hydrocarbons -- Major Technique 5: Mass Spectrometry -- 19. Organic Chemistry II: Polymers and Biological Compounds -- Major Technique 6: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance -- Appendix 1: Symbols, Units, and Mathematical Techniques -- Appendix 2: Experimental Data -- Appendix 3: Nomenclature