9780470554906

Learning the fundamentals of chemistry can be a difficult task to undertake for health professionals. For over 35 years, this text has helped them master the chemistry skills they need to succeed. It provides them with clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts and problem solving. Theyrs"ll learn how to apply concepts with the help of worked out examples. In addition, Chemistry in Action features and conceptual questions checks brings together the understanding of chemistry and relates chemistry to things health professionals experience on a regular basis.

Preface vi

To the Student and Safety Guidelines viii

Laboratory Rules and Safety Procedures ix

EXPERIMENTS

1. Laboratory Techniques 1

2. Measurements 11

3. Preparation and Properties of Oxygen 23

4. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen 33

5. Calorimetry and Specific Heat 43

6. Freezing Points—Graphing of Data 51

7. Water in Hydrates 61

8. Water, Solutions, and pH 67

9. Properties of Solutions 83

10. Composition of Potassium Chlorate 93

11. Double Displacement Reactions 99

12. Single Displacement Reactions 105

13. Ionization-Electrolytes and pH 109

14. Identification of Selected Anions 123

15. Quantitative Preparation of Potassium Chloride 131

16. Electromagnetic Energy and Spectroscopy 137

17. Lewis Structures and Molecular Models 147

18. Boyle’s Law 159

19. Charles’ Law 169

20. Liquids: Vapor Pressure and Boiling Points 179

21. Molar Volume of a Gas 187

22. Neutralization–Titration I 193

23. Neutralization–Titration II 201

24. Chemical Equilibrium–Reversible Reactions 209

25. Heat of Reaction 217

26. Distillation of Volatile Liquids 225

27. Organic Chemistry–Hydrocarbons 235

28. Alcohols, Esters, Aldehydes, and Ketones 245

STUDY AIDS

1. Significant Figures 253

2. Formulas and Chemical Equations 255

3. Preparing and Reading a Graph 259

4. Using a Scientific Calculator 271

5. Dimensional Analysis and Stoichiometry 277

6. Organic Chemistry–An Introduction 283

EXERCISES

1. Significant Figures and Exponential Notation 287

2. Measurements 289

3. Names and Formulas I 291

4. Names and Formulas II 293

5. Names and Formulas III 295

6. Equation Writing and Balancing I 297

7. Equation Writing and Balancing II 299

8. Equation Writing and Balancing III 301

9. Graphical Representation of Data 303

10. Moles 305

11. Stoichiometry I 307

12. Gas Laws 309

13. Solution Concentrations 311

14. Stoichiometry II 313

15. Chemical Equilibrium 315

16. Oxidation-Reduction Equations I 317

17. Oxidation-Reduction Equations II 319

18. Organic Chemistry I 321

19. Organic Chemistry II 323

APPENDICES

1. Suggested List of Equipment 325

2. List of Reagents Required and Preparation of Solutions 326

3. Special Equipment or Preparations Needed 329

4. Units of Measurements 333

5. Solubility Table 334

6. Vapor Pressure of Water 335

7. Boiling Points of Liquids 335

8. Waste Disposal Requirements for Each Experiment 336

Periodic Table of the Elements 338

Atomic Masses of the Elements 339

Names, Formulas, and Charges of Common Ions 340

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Foundations of College Chemistry, Laboratory, 13th Edition

Foundations of College Chemistry, Laboratory, 13th Edition

0470554908

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials