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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Biosphere
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the Earth's biosphere. Topics covered include Bioenergetics, glycolysis and fermentation, respiration, photosynthesis, and more.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: General Chemistry Starting Points for Students
A virtual starting point for beginning chemistry students includes the following topics: tutorials, online texts, trivia, questions and answers, games, and software downloads.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Resources for Chemistry Educators
Annotated collection of teacher-reviewed chemistry resources includes the following: current research, public policy, reference information, student-oriented sites, homework and quizzes, questions students ask, and professional...
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Moles and Their Uses
As part of the "Basic Atomics" section of the Virtual Textbook, this site examines moles. The information presented defines moles in relation to Avogadro's number and then goes on to describe molar mass and molar volume.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Simplest Formulas From Experimental Data
As part of the "Basic Atomics" section of the Virtual Textbook, this site a variety of topics related to simplest formulas including simplest formulas from atom ratios, simplest formulas from mass composition, and more.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Equations and Calculations
As part of the "Basic Atomics" section of the Virtual Textbook, chemical equations are examined here. Equations involving ions and limiting-reactant problems are also discussed.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Naming the Ions
As part of the "Basic Atomics" section of the Virtual Textbook, this site examines the naming system of ions, with specific attention given to cations and anions. Oxyanions and multivalent cations are also discussed.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Heat Capacity
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and its relation the heat capacity or specific heat.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Energy
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and molecules as energy carriers and converters. Topics covered include how molecules take up thermal energy,...
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Hess' Law and Thermochemical Calculations
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and its relation Hess's law and enthalpies of combustion.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Calorimetry
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and calorimetry. Other topics covered include calorimeter constant, bomb calorimetry, and more.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Enthalpy Diagrams
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and its relation to enthalpy. Topics covered include bond enthalpies and bond energies, energy content of fuels,...
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Electron Tunneling Model
Find out about shared electrons between the two nuclei. Learn about uncertainty at work.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Energetics
A thorough introduction to chemical thermodynamics and the first law at the university level.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Thermodynamics of Chemical Equilibrium
Use this college level resource as an introduction to chemical thermodynamics.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
Understand the rates and mechanisms of chemical change. These topics stand in contrast to the subjects of equilibrium and thermodynamics that control the direction of chemical change.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Measure of Matter
Find out all about units, measurements, and error when it comes to measuring matter.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Oxygen Compounds
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores types of acids and bases with specific attention given to oxygen compounds. Subtopics covered include amphoteric oxides and hydroxides and acid...
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Protons and Electron Pairs
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores Lewis acids and bases with specific attention directed toward protons and electron-pairs. Other topics covered include proton-transfer reactions...
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Proton Donors and Acceptors
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores proton donors and related subjects including Bronsted acids and bases and Hydronium ions.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Titration
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site focuses on titration in the relation between acids and bases. The information includes specific mention of titration curves.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The P H Scale
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores the pH scale and its characteristics including a chart mapping the various levels of the scale.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Neutralization
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores neutralization in relation to acids and bases. Formulas and examples are also provided.
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Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Bases
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores bases and their related characteristics. Several formulas are also provided.