Chemistry is the branch of science which studies matter—its composition, prop-erties, and changes. Scientists attempt to discover and describe matter, then deter-mine why these kinds …

In this book, we will lay the foundations of chemistry in a topic-by-topic fashion to provide you with the background you need to successfully understand chemistry.

As we progress in our study of organic chemistry, it will become extremely important to be able to quickly recognize the most common functional groups, because they are the key structural …

Common Equations Used in Chemistry m Equation for density: d=v 5 Converting ̊F to ̊C: ̊C = ( ̊F - 32) x 9

Chapter 23 Chemistry of Coordination Compounds Coordination Compounds We’ve talked a lot about nonmetals. We’ve talked about ionic compounds Alkali metals and alkali earth metals. …

Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields.

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