Chemistry Fundamentals and Applications: Fundamentals and Applications Book

Preface
1.Introduction. Early Developments. From Phlogiston to Atoms. Atomic Theory
2.Weights and Measures. Metric Units. Heat and Temperature. Newtonian Mechanics. Conversions
3.Atomic Structure. Conservation of Energy. The Hydrogen Atom. Atomic Symbols. The Aufbau Principle. Isotopes
4.Classification of the Elements. General Criteria. The Discovery of the Periodic Table. The Rare Gases. Interpretation of the Periodic Table. Valence and the Octet Rule
5.Names, Formulas, and Equations. Formulas and Names. Molecular and Formula Masses. The Mole and Avogadro's Number. The Derivation of Chemical Formulas. Chemical Reactions. Stoichiometry. 6.Gases. Pressure of Gases. Charles' Law. Avogadro's Law. Stoichiometry of Gases. Atmospheric Pressure
7.Oxygen, Hydrogen and Water. Hydrogen. The Liquefaction of Gases. Oxygen and Ozone. Water. Oxidation and Reduction. Oxidation Numbers. Redox Reactions. Electrochemistry
8.Acids and Bases. Definitions. Definition of the pH. Strong and Weak Acids. Calculations of the pH. Practical Applications of the pH. Buffers
9.Properties of Nonmetals. The Halogens. The Chalcogens. The Nitrogen Group. The Carbon Group. The Boron Group
10.Chemical Processes. Chemical Kinetics. Sulfuric Acid. Leblanc and Solvay Processes. The Haber-Bosch Process. Concluding Remarks
11.Metallurgy. Iron and Steel. Aluminum. Copper. Other Metals
12.Introduction to Organic Chemistry. Early Developments. Organic Formulas. Hybridization. The Organic Carbon Bond. Organic Chemistry During the 19th Century
13.Hydrocarbons. Alkanes. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons. Benzene. Aromatic Hydrocarbons. The Petroleum Industry
14.Other Organic Compounds. Functional Groups.Halides. Alcohols, Ethers, and Phenols. Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and Esters. Amines and Amides. Amino Acids and Proteins. Heterocyclic Compounds. Organic Sulfur Compounds
15.Polymers. Definitions and Classifications. History. Addition Polymers. Condensation Polymers. Rubber
16.Nutrition. Energetic Needs. Fats and Oils. Cholesterol. Carbohydrates. Proteins. Vitamins. Concluding Remarks
17.Personal Care and Household Products. Soap and Other Detergents. Toothpaste. Hair Care. Cleaning Our Clothes. Cleaning Our Home
18.Medicinal Drugs. Aspirin and Related Drugs. Early Chemotherapy. Antibiotics. Concluding Remarks. Appendix A. Conservation of Kinetic and Potential Energy. Appendix B. Derivation of Boyle's Law from Kinetic Theory. Appendix C. Relation between Atmospheric Pressure and Altitude. Credits.
Index.