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For Preparatory or GOB chemistry, a new ONE volume, 498 page printed version of the ChemReview lessons is available. 

This book includes the math-oriented topics most often included in Preparatory and GOB/Health courses in one inexpensive  (~$28 to students) text volume.  Topics include:

·         Exponential notation, metric system, significant figures, conversions, and word problems;

·         Atomic structure, ionic and covalent nomenclature, gram stoichiometry and limiting reactants;

·         Molarity, dilution, solution stoichiometry, solubility schemes, neutralization calculations, and redox balancing;

·         Ideal gas calculations, gas stoichiometry, heat, equilibrium, pH calculations, and nuclear chemistry.

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If you are looking for a single book for Prep Chem or for calculations in GOB Chem, Introduction to Chemistry Calculations should meet your instructional needs.

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Table of Contents

How to Use These Lessons................................................................................................ 1

Module 1 – Scientific Notation......................................................................................... 2

Lesson 1A:       Moving the Decimal.................................................................................. 2

Lesson 1B:       Calculations Using Exponential Notation.................................................. 8

Lesson 1C:       Tips for Exponential Calculations............................................................ 13

Lesson 1D:       The Elements –Part 1............................................................................... 20

Module 2 – The Metric System...................................................................................... 21

Lesson 2A:       Metric Fundamentals............................................................................... 21

Lesson 2B:       Metric Prefix Formats.............................................................................. 28

Lesson 2C:       Cognitive Science -- and Flashcards......................................................... 33

Lesson 2D:       Calculations With Units........................................................................... 39

Module 3 – Significant Figures...................................................................................... 43

Lesson 3A:       Rules for Significant Figures.................................................................... 43

Lesson 3B:       Sig Figs -- Special Cases........................................................................... 47

Lesson 3C:       Sig Fig Summary and Practice.................................................................. 50

Lesson 3D:       The Elements –Part 2............................................................................... 53

Module 4 – Conversion Factors...................................................................................... 54

Lesson 4A:       Conversion Factor Basics......................................................................... 54

Lesson 4B:       Single Step Conversions........................................................................... 58

Lesson 4C:       Multi-Step Conversions........................................................................... 61

Lesson 4D:       English/Metric Conversions.................................................................... 63

Lesson 4E:       Ratio Unit Conversions............................................................................ 67

Lesson 4F:       The Elements –Part 3............................................................................... 71

Lesson 4G:       Review Quiz For Modules 1-4................................................................... 72

Module 5 – Word Problems............................................................................................ 74

Lesson 5A:       Answer Units -- Single Or Ratio?............................................................. 74

Lesson 5B:       Mining The DATA................................................................................... 76

Lesson 5C:       Solving For Single Units.......................................................................... 79

Lesson 5D:       Finding the Given..................................................................................... 84

Lesson 5E:       Some Chemistry Practice......................................................................... 87

Module 6 – Atoms, Ions, and Periodicity..................................................................... 91

Lesson 6A:       Atoms...................................................................................................... 91

Lesson 6B:       The Nucleus, Isotopes, and Atomic Mass................................................ 96

Lesson 6C:       Elements, Compounds, and Formulas................................................... 102

Lesson 6D:       The Periodic Table................................................................................. 107

Lesson 6E:       A Flashcard Review System................................................................... 111

Lesson 6F:       The Elements –Part 4............................................................................. 114

Module 7 – Writing Names and Formulas................................................................. 115

Lesson 7A:       Naming Elements and Covalent Compounds........................................ 115

Lesson 7B:       Naming Ions.......................................................................................... 120

Lesson 7C:       Names and Formulas for Ionic Compounds.......................................... 130

Lesson 7D:       Review Quiz For Modules 5-7.................................................................. 142

Module 8 – Grams and Moles...................................................................................... 146

Lesson 8A:       The Mole................................................................................................ 146

Lesson 8B:       Grams Per Mole (Molar Mass)............................................................... 147

Lesson 8C:       Converting Between Grams and Moles................................................. 150

Lesson 8D:       Converting Particles, Moles, and Grams................................................ 154

Module 9 – Balanced Equations and Stoichiometry................................................ 159

Lesson 9A:       Chemical Reactions and Equations......................................................... 159

Lesson 9B:       Balancing Equations............................................................................... 162

Lesson 9C:       Using Coefficients -- Molecules to Molecules......................................... 167

Lesson 9D:       Mole to Mole Conversions..................................................................... 169

Lesson 9E:       Conversion Stoichiometry...................................................................... 172

Lesson 9F:       Finding the Limiting Reactant................................................................ 179

Lesson 9G:       Review Quiz For Modules 8-9.................................................................. 186

Module 10 – Molarity..................................................................................................... 189

Lesson 10A:     Ratio Unit Review.................................................................................. 189

Lesson 10B:     Word Problems with Ratio Answers..................................................... 190

Lesson 10C:     Molarity................................................................................................. 196

Lesson 10D:     Conversions and Careers....................................................................... 202

Module 11 – Dimensions............................................................................................... 207

Lesson 11A:     Units and Dimensions ........................................................................... 207

Lesson 11B:     Ratios versus Two Related Amounts .................................................... 213

Lesson 11C:     Solving Problems With Parts ................................................................. 218

Module 12 – Molarity Applications............................................................................. 228

Lesson 12A:     Dilution ................................................................................................. 228

Lesson 12B:     Ion Concentrations................................................................................. 236

Lesson 12C:     Solution Stoichiometry........................................................................... 243

Lesson 12D:     Review Quiz For Modules 10-12.............................................................. 246

Module 13 – Ionic Equations and Precipitates ......................................................... 249

Lesson 13A:     Predicting Solubility for Ionic Compounds ........................................... 249

Lesson 13B:     Total and Net Ionic Equations............................................................... 253

Lesson 13C:     Predicting Precipitation.......................................................................... 257

Module 14 – Acid-Base Neutralization....................................................................... 265

Lesson 14A:     Ions in Acid-Base Neutralization........................................................... 265

Lesson 14B:     Balancing Hydroxide Neutralization..................................................... 269

Lesson 14C:     Acid-Hydroxide Neutralization Calculations........................................ 276

Module 15 – Redox Reactions...................................................................................... 282

Lesson 15A:     Oxidation Numbers............................................................................... 282

Lesson 15B:     Balancing Charge................................................................................... 287

Lesson 15C:     Oxidizing and Reducing Agents........................................................... 289

Lesson 15D:     Balancing Redox Using Oxidation Numbers......................................... 292

Lesson 15E:     Review Quiz For Modules 13-15.............................................................. 297

Module 16 – Ideal Gases................................................................................................ 299

Lesson 16A:     Gas Fundamentals.................................................................................. 299

Lesson 16B:     Gases at STP........................................................................................... 303

Lesson 16C:     Complex Unit Cancellation.................................................................... 308

Lesson 16D:     The Ideal Gas Law and Solving Equations............................................ 313

Lesson 16E:     Density, Molar Mass, and Choosing Equations..................................... 317

Lesson 16F:      Using the Combined Equation............................................................... 324

Lesson 16G:     Gas Law Summary and Practice............................................................. 330

Module 17 – Gas Labs, Gas Reactions........................................................................ 334

Lesson 17A:     Charles’ Law; Graphing Direct Proportions.......................................... 334

Lesson 17B:     Boyle’s Law; Graphs of Inverse Proportions......................................... 341

Lesson 17C:     Avogadro’s Hypothesis; Gas Stoichiometry.......................................... 344

Module 18 – Phases Changes and Energy................................................................. 353

Lesson 19A:     Phases and Phase Changes..................................................................... 353

Lesson 19B:     Specific Heat Capacity and Equations.................................................... 366

Lesson 19C:     Water, Energy, and Consistent Units.................................................... 372

Module 19 – Introduction to Equilibrium.................................................................. 378

Lesson 19A:     Le Châtelier’s Principle.......................................................................... 379

Lesson 19B:     Powers and Roots of Exponential Notation........................................... 391

Lesson 19C:     Equilibrium Constants........................................................................... 401

Lesson 19D:     K Values ................................................................................................ 408

Lesson 19E:     K and Rice Moles Tables.......................................................................... 411

Lesson 19F:      K Calculations From Initial Concentrations............................................ 418

Module 20 – Acid-Base Fundamentals....................................................................... 425

Lesson 20A:     Acid-Base Math Review......................................................................... 425

Lesson 20B:     Kw Calculations:  H+ and OH─.............................................................. 428

Lesson 20C:     Strong Acid Solutions............................................................................ 432

Lesson 20D:     The [OH─] in Strong Acid Solutions...................................................... 437

Lesson 20E:     Strong Base Solutions............................................................................. 440

Lesson 20F:      Base 10 Logarithms ............................................................................... 443

Lesson 20G:     The pH System....................................................................................... 451

Module 21 – Nuclear Chemistry.................................................................................. 459

Lesson 21A:     The Nucleus -- Review........................................................................... 459

Lesson 21A:     Nuclear Reactions.................................................................................. 463

Lesson 21C:     Fractions and Percentages...................................................................... 471

Lesson 21D:     Natural Logarithms............................................................................... 473

Lesson 21E:     Half-Life................................................................................................ 482

 

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