Chemical Principles The Quest for Insight 6th edition

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Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, and Leroy Laverman
Publisher: Macmillan Learning

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  • Chapter 0: Fundamentals
    • A: Matter and Energy (14)
    • B: Elements and Atoms (12)
    • C: Compounds (4)
    • D: The Nomenclature of Compounds (10)
    • E: Moles and Molar Masses (18)
    • F: Determination of Chemical Formulas (8)
    • G: Mixtures and Solutions (10)
    • H: Chemical Equations (10)
    • I: Aqueous Solutions and Precipitation (13)
    • J: Acids and Bases (7)
    • K: Redox Reactions (10)
    • L: Reaction Stoichiometry (11)
    • M: Limiting Reactants (4)
    • 0: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials (1)

  • Chapter 1: The Quantum World
    • 1: Observing Atoms (7)
    • 1: Atomic Spectra (6)
    • 1: Quantum Theory (19)
    • 1: Wavefunctions (3)
    • 1: Integrated Exercises (2)
    • 1: Applied Exercises (2)
    • 1: Cumulative Exercise
    • 1: Extra Problems
    • 1: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 2: Quantum Mechanics in Action: Atoms
    • 2: Models of Atoms (20)
    • 2: The Structures of Many-Electron Atoms (15)
    • 2: The Periodicity of Atomic Properties (10)
    • 2: Integrated Exercises
    • 2: Applied Exercises
    • 2: Cumulative Exercise
    • 2: Extra Problems
    • 2: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials (1)

  • Chapter 3: Chemical Bonds
    • 3: Electron Configurations of Ions (15)
    • 3: Ionic Bonds (2)
    • 3: Covalent Bonds (9)
    • 3: Exceptions to the Octet Rule (10)
    • 3: Ionic Versus Covalent Bonds (5)
    • 3: The Strengths and Lengths of Covalent Bonds (1)
    • 3: Integrated Exercises (6)
    • 3: Applied Exercises (1)
    • 3: Cumulative Exercise
    • 3: Extra Problems (2)
    • 3: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials (2)

  • Chapter 4: Molecular Shape and Structure
    • 4: The Shapes of Molecules and Ions (26)
    • 4: Valence-Bond Theory (8)
    • 4: Molecular Orbital Theory (8)
    • 4: Integrated Exercises (4)
    • 4: Applied Exercises
    • 4: Cumulative Exercise
    • 4: Extra Problems
    • 4: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 5: The Properties of Gases
    • 5: The Nature of Gases (5)
    • 5: The Gas Laws (14)
    • 5: Gas Density (9)
    • 5: The Stoichiometry of Reacting Gases (4)
    • 5: Mixtures of Gases (5)
    • 5: Molecular Motion (8)
    • 5: Real Gases (2)
    • 5: Integrated Exercises (2)
    • 5: Applied Exercises (2)
    • 5: Cumulative Exercise
    • 5: Extra Problems (5)
    • 5: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 6: Liquids and Solids
    • 6: Intermolecular Forces (16)
    • 6: Liquid Structure (6)
    • 6: Classification of Solids (2)
    • 6: Solid Metallic Structures (7)
    • 6: Nonmetallic Solids (8)
    • 6: Impact on Materials (1)
    • 6: Integrated Exercises (1)
    • 6: Applied Exercises (1)
    • 6: Cumulative Exercise
    • 6: Extra Problems (1)
    • 6: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 7: Inorganic Materials
    • 7: Metallic Materials (9)
    • 7: Hard Matter (11)
    • 7: Materials for New Technologies (9)
    • 7: Nanomaterials (9)
    • 7: Integrated Exercises (3)
    • 7: Cumulative Exercise
    • 7: Extra Problems (3)
    • 7: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 8: Thermodynamics: The First Law
    • 8: Systems (1)
    • 8: The First Law (13)
    • 8: Enthalpy (9)
    • 8: Reaction Enthalpies (5)
    • 8: Hess's Law (2)
    • 8: Standard Enthalpies of Formation (3)
    • 8: The Born-Haber Cycle (2)
    • 8: Bond Enthalpies (2)
    • 8: The Variation of Reaction Enthalpy with Temperature (2)
    • 8.: The Heat Output of Reactions (2)
    • 8: Integrated Exercises (5)
    • 8: Applied Exercises (5)
    • 8: Cumulative Exercise
    • 8: Extra Problems (4)
    • 8: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 9: Thermodynamics: The Second and Third Laws
    • 9: Entropy (21)
    • 9: Global Changes in Entropy (8)
    • 9: Gibbs Free Energy (12)
    • 9: Impact on Materials and Biology (2)
    • 9: Integrated Exercises (6)
    • 9: Applied Exercises (1)
    • 9: Cumulative Exercise
    • 9: Extra Problems
    • 9: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 10: Physical Equilibria
    • 10: Phases and Phase Transitions (5)
    • 10: Solubility (9)
    • 10: Colligative Properties (20)
    • 10: Binary Liquid Mixtures (4)
    • 10: Impact on Materials and Biology (1)
    • 10: Integrated Exercises (6)
    • 10: Applied Exercises (4)
    • 10: Cumulative Exercise
    • 10: Extra Problems (2)
    • 10: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 11: Chemical Equilibria
    • 11: The Equilibrium Constant (33)
    • 11: The Response of Equilibria to Changes in Conditions (8)
    • 11: Integrated Exercises (8)
    • 11: Applied Exercises (4)
    • 11: Cumulative Exercise
    • 11: Extra Problems (7)
    • 11: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 12: Acids and Bases
    • 12: Proton Transfer Reactions (3)
    • 12: Lewis Acids and Bases (2)
    • 12: Strong Acids and Bases (9)
    • 12: Weak Acids and Bases (5)
    • 12: The pH of Solutions of Weak Acids and Bases (14)
    • 12: Polyprotic Acids and Bases (11)
    • 12: Autoprotolysis and pH (4)
    • 12: Integrated Exercises (1)
    • 12: Applied Exercises (1)
    • 12: Cumulative Exercise
    • 12: Extra Problems (5)
    • 12: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 13: Aqueous Equilibria
    • 13: Mixed Solutions and Buffers (12)
    • 13: Titrations (11)
    • 13: Polyprotic Acid Titrations (5)
    • 13: Solubility Equilibria (12)
    • 13: Integrated Exercises (6)
    • 13: Applied Exercises (4)
    • 13: Cumulative Exercise
    • 13: Extra Problems
    • 13: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 14: Electrochemistry
    • 14: Redox Equations (2)
    • 14: Galvanic Cells (25)
    • 14: Electrolysis (16)
    • 14: Impact on Materials (1)
    • 14: Integrated Exercises (7)
    • 14: Applied Exercises (1)
    • 14: Cumulative Exercise
    • 14: Extra Problems (1)
    • 14: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 15: Chemical Kinetics
    • 15: Reaction Rates (5)
    • 15: Rate Laws and Reaction Order (7)
    • 15: Integrated Rate Laws (18)
    • 15: Reaction Mechanisms (2)
    • 15: Rates and Equilibrium (1)
    • 15: The Effect of Temperature (6)
    • 15: Catalysis (4)
    • 15: Integrated Exercises (6)
    • 15: Applied Exercises (2)
    • 15: Cumulative Exercise
    • 15: Extra Problems
    • 15: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 16: The Elements: The Main-Group Elements
    • 16: Periodic Trends (5)
    • 16: Bonding Trends (4)
    • 16: Hydrogen (2)
    • 16: Group 1: The Alkali Metals (1)
    • 16: Group 2: The Alkaline Earth Metals (3)
    • 16: Group 13: The Boron Family (3)
    • 16: Group 14: The Carbon Family (2)
    • 16: Group 15: The Nitrogen Family (4)
    • 16: Group 16: The Chalcogens (5)
    • 16: Group 17: The Halogens (8)
    • 16: Group 18: The Noble Gases (1)
    • 16: Integrated Exercises (3)
    • 16: Applied Exercises (2)
    • 16: Cumulative Exercise
    • 16: Extra Problems (13)
    • 16: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 17: The Elements: The d-Block
    • 17: Trends in Properties (8)
    • 17: Selected Elements: A Survey (7)
    • 17: Coordination Compounds (11)
    • 17: The Electronic Structures of Complexes (16)
    • 17: Integrated Exercises (5)
    • 17: Applied Exercises (1)
    • 17: Cumulative Exercise
    • 17: Extra Problems (1)
    • 17: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 18: Nuclear Chemistry
    • 18: Radioactive Decay (6)
    • 18: Nuclear Stability and Nucleosynthesis (5)
    • 18: Nuclear Radiation (7)
    • 18: The Rate of Nuclear Decay (14)
    • 18: Uses of Radioisotopes (4)
    • 18: Nuclear Energy (7)
    • 18: Integrated Exercises (8)
    • 18: Applied Exercises (1)
    • 18: Cumulative Exercise
    • 18: Extra Problems (1)
    • 18: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 19: Organic Chemistry I: The Hydrocarbons
    • 19: Types of Hydrocarbons (4)
    • 19: Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons (11)
    • 19: Isomers (4)
    • 19: Alkanes (3)
    • 19: Alkenes (7)
    • 19: Aromatic Compounds (6)
    • 19: Fuels (2)
    • 19: Integrated Exercises (9)
    • 19: Applied Exercises
    • 19: Cumulative Exercise (1)
    • 19: Extra Problems (1)
    • 19: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

  • Chapter 20: Organic Chemistry II: Polymers and Biological Compounds
    • 20: Identifying Functional Groups and Naming Their Compounds (17)
    • 20: Reactivity Patterns and Functional Groups (8)
    • 20: Polymers (6)
    • 20: Biological Compounds (8)
    • 20: Integrated Exercises (8)
    • 20: Applied Exercises (1)
    • 20: Cumulative Exercise
    • 20: Extra Problems
    • 20: WebAssign Answer Entry Tutorials

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Chapter 1: The Quantum World
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Chapter 2: Quantum Mechanics in Action: Atoms
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Chapter 3: Chemical Bonds
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Chapter 4: Molecular Shape and Structure
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Chapter 5: The Properties of Gases
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Chapter 6: Liquids and Solids
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Chapter 7: Inorganic Materials
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Chapter 8: Thermodynamics: The First Law
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Chapter 9: Thermodynamics: The Second and Third Laws
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Chapter 10: Physical Equilibria
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Chapter 11: Chemical Equilibria
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Chapter 12: Acids and Bases
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Chapter 13: Aqueous Equilibria
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Chapter 14: Electrochemistry
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Chapter 15: Chemical Kinetics
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Chapter 16: The Elements: The Main-Group Elements
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Chapter 17: The Elements: The d-Block
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Chapter 18: Nuclear Chemistry
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Chapter 19: Organic Chemistry I: The Hydrocarbons
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Chapter 20: Organic Chemistry II: Polymers and Biological Compounds
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