Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition
A unique and effective way to learn Chemistry—updated with the latest instruction and review

Must Know High School Chemistry provides a fresh approach to learning. As part of our Must Know series, this new edition makes sure what you really need to know is clear up-front. Rather than starting with goals to be met, chapters begin by telling you the most important concepts about the topic at hand—and then show you exactly how these concepts help you accomplish your goals.

Written by expert chemistry educators, Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition provides updated lesson content and useful examples to help clarify each topic. Every chapter closes with reinforcing exercises to get you the practice you need to gain confidence. New features to this edition focus on extra support and helping you avoid common mistakes. In the end, you get everything you need to build your chemistry skills quickly and painlessly.

Features:

  • More than 350 practice questions that parallel what you will find in your classwork and on exams
  • Bonus app that includes 100+ flashcards to reinforce concepts
  • “Extra Help” and “Easy Mistake” features put the emphasis on how to improve and what pitfalls to avoid
  • Chemistry topics aligned to national and state educational standards
  • Practical examples throughout and an answer key with explanations make sure you understand the topics
  • Conversational writing style and informative IRL (In Real Life) and BTW (By the Way) sidebars
  • A special section for teachers with tips and strategies on teaching the material and content-specific links and resources
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Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition
A unique and effective way to learn Chemistry—updated with the latest instruction and review

Must Know High School Chemistry provides a fresh approach to learning. As part of our Must Know series, this new edition makes sure what you really need to know is clear up-front. Rather than starting with goals to be met, chapters begin by telling you the most important concepts about the topic at hand—and then show you exactly how these concepts help you accomplish your goals.

Written by expert chemistry educators, Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition provides updated lesson content and useful examples to help clarify each topic. Every chapter closes with reinforcing exercises to get you the practice you need to gain confidence. New features to this edition focus on extra support and helping you avoid common mistakes. In the end, you get everything you need to build your chemistry skills quickly and painlessly.

Features:

  • More than 350 practice questions that parallel what you will find in your classwork and on exams
  • Bonus app that includes 100+ flashcards to reinforce concepts
  • “Extra Help” and “Easy Mistake” features put the emphasis on how to improve and what pitfalls to avoid
  • Chemistry topics aligned to national and state educational standards
  • Practical examples throughout and an answer key with explanations make sure you understand the topics
  • Conversational writing style and informative IRL (In Real Life) and BTW (By the Way) sidebars
  • A special section for teachers with tips and strategies on teaching the material and content-specific links and resources
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Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition

Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition

Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition
Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition

Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition

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Overview

A unique and effective way to learn Chemistry—updated with the latest instruction and review

Must Know High School Chemistry provides a fresh approach to learning. As part of our Must Know series, this new edition makes sure what you really need to know is clear up-front. Rather than starting with goals to be met, chapters begin by telling you the most important concepts about the topic at hand—and then show you exactly how these concepts help you accomplish your goals.

Written by expert chemistry educators, Must Know High School Chemistry, Second Edition provides updated lesson content and useful examples to help clarify each topic. Every chapter closes with reinforcing exercises to get you the practice you need to gain confidence. New features to this edition focus on extra support and helping you avoid common mistakes. In the end, you get everything you need to build your chemistry skills quickly and painlessly.

Features:

  • More than 350 practice questions that parallel what you will find in your classwork and on exams
  • Bonus app that includes 100+ flashcards to reinforce concepts
  • “Extra Help” and “Easy Mistake” features put the emphasis on how to improve and what pitfalls to avoid
  • Chemistry topics aligned to national and state educational standards
  • Practical examples throughout and an answer key with explanations make sure you understand the topics
  • Conversational writing style and informative IRL (In Real Life) and BTW (By the Way) sidebars
  • A special section for teachers with tips and strategies on teaching the material and content-specific links and resources

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781264286171
Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date: 06/23/2022
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 464
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

John T. Moore, EdD, teaches chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University in Austin, Texas, and works with the Stephen F. Austin State University STEM Research and Learning Center.

Richard Langley, PhD, teaches chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University and is an AP Chemistry exam grader.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The Flashcard App 4

1 Getting Started in Chemical Calculations 5

How to Study Chemistry 6

The Macroscopic and Microscopic Levels of Chemistry 7

Units of Measurement (SI System) 8

Significant Figures 10

Problem Solving by the Unit Conversion Method 11

Exercises 19

2 Atoms, Ions, and Molecules 23

The Subatomic Particles 24

Elements 25

The Periodic Table 25

Chemical Formulas: Ions and Molecules 27

Naming Compounds 29

Exercises 38

3 Moles, Stoichiometry, and Equations 45

Balancing Chemical Equations 46

Avogadro's Number and Molar Mass 48

Moles and Stoichiometry 49

Limiting Reactant and Percent Yield 51

Percent Composition and Empirical Formulas 53

Confronting Mole Problems 55

Exercises 61

4 Aqueous Solutions 65

Molarity (M) 66

Solubility and Precipitation 66

Acids, Bases, and Neutralization 69

Oxidation-Reduction 71

Net Ionic Equations 74

Titrations 88

Exercises 94

5 Gases and Gas Laws 99

Gas Laws (P, V, n, and T) 100

Gas Stoichiometry 104

The Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases 106

Nonideal Gases 108

Working Gas Law Problems 109

Exercises 115

6 Thermochemistry 117

Energy and Reactions 118

Enthalpy (ΔH) 122

Hess's Law 123

Calorimetry 125

Exercises 128

7 Electrons and Quantum Theroy 131

Light and Matter 132

Bohr's Model 134

Quantum Mechanics 135

Quantum Numbers and Orbitals 135

Electron Configuration 138

Working Matter and Light Problems 144

Exercises 146

8 Periodic Trends 147

Periodic Table Revisited 148

Ionization Energy 149

Electron Affinity 151

Periodic Trends 152

Exercises 154

9 Lewis Structures and Chemical Bonding 157

Lewis Symbols 158

Electronegativity 160

Ionic Bonds and Lattice Energy 161

Covalent Bonds 163

Resonance 166

Bond Energy and Bond Length 167

More About Lewis Structures 168

Exercises 172

10 Molecular Geometry and Hybridization 177

Molecular Geometry (VSEPR) 178

Valence Bond Theory (Hybridization) 181

Molecular Orbital (MO) Theory 184

Exercises 187

11 Solids, Liquids, and Intermolecular Forces 189

Types of Intermolecular Forces 190

Properties of Liquids 193

Solids 195

Phase Changes 196

Exercises 202

12 Solutions 207

Concentration Units 208

Temperature and Pressure Effects on Solubility 214

Colligative Properties 214

Colloids 218

Colligative Properties Problems 218

Exercises 224

13 Kinetics 227

Reaction Rates 228

Rate Laws 230

Integrated Rate Laws (Time and Concentration) 233

Arrhenius and Activation Energy 236

Catalysis 239

Mechanisms 240

More About Rate Law and Half-Life (t1/2) 242

Exercises 245

14 Chemical Equilibria 247

Equilibrium 248

Equilibrium Constants (K) 249

Le Châtelier's Principle 250

Additional Equilibria Problems 253

Exercises 261

15 Acids and Bases 265

Brønsted-Lowry Acids and Bases 266

Strength of Acids and Bases 267

Kw-the Water Dissociation Constant 268

pH 269

Acid-Base Equilibrium (Ka and Kb) 271

Acid-Base Properties of Salts and Oxides 273

Lewis Acids and Bases 274

Working Weak Acid and Base Problems 275

Exercises 280

16 Buffers and Additional Equilibria 283

The Common Ion Effect 284

Buffers and pH 284

Titrations and Indicators 287

Solubility Equilibria (Ksp) 288

Kf-Complex Ion Equilibria 291

Exercises 302

17 Entropy and Free Energy 305

The Three Laws of Thermodynamics 306

Entropy 307

Gibbs Free Energy 307

Free Energy and Reactions 308

Working Thermodynamic Problems 309

Exercises 317

18 Electrochemistry 319

Redox Reactions 320

Galvanic (Voltaic) Cells 325

Standard Reduction Potentials (Eº) 328

Nernst Equation 332

Electrolytic Cells 333

Electrolysis 335

Exercises 339

19 Chemistry of the Elements 341

Hydrogen 342

General Properties of Metals 343

Band Theory of Conductivity 343

Periodic Trends in Metallic Properties 344

General Properties of Nonmetals 345

Periodic Trends of Nonmetals 346

Properties of the Transition Metals 346

Coordination Compounds: Crystal Field Theory 347

Complex Ions 348

Exercises 350

20 Nuclear Chemistry 351

Nuclear Reactions 352

Nuclear Stability 355

Half-Lives (t1/2) 357

Mass/Energy Conversions 360

Fission and Fusion 361

Nuclear Decay 362

Exercises 367

21 Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Polymers 369

Organic Compounds 370

Hydrocarbons and Nomenclature 370

Functional Groups 376

Polymers 377

Proteins 380

Carbohydrates 380

Nucleic Acids 382

Organic Reactions Problems 382

Exercises 390

Answer Key 393

Periodic Table of the Elements 446

Teacher's Guide 447

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