These pages provide a brief review of a number
of general chemistry topics. Covered topics are: Measurement, Elements,
Compounds, and Mixtures, Stoichiometry, Gases, Thermochemistry, Structure of the
Atom, An Introduction to Ionic Compounds, The Covalent Bond, Main-Group Metals,
Redox Reactions, The Chemistry of Nonmetals, Acids and Bases, Transition-Metal
Chemistry, The Structure of Solids, Liquids,Solutions, Gas-Phase Reactions,
Acid-Base Equilibria, Solubility and Complex-Ion Equilibria, Oxidation-Reduction
Reactions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Nuclear
Chemistry, Intermolecular Forces, Introduction to Organic Chemistry,
Introduction to Materials Science, Organic Chemistry: Structure and Nomenclature
of Hydrocarbons, Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups and Reaction Mechanisms,
Introduction to Polymers, Introduction to Biochemistry.
Dr.
Monalisa Mohapatra's notes deal with advanced topics of chemistry, such as
dilute solutions, homogeneous equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and
thermodynamics. The notes also discuss the second law of thermodynamics and help
the students understand the fundamental principles that govern energy exchanges
in chemical reactions. The resource further introduces the students to
thermochemistry, where it discusses the flow of heat and energy during chemical
reactions. It is excellent for intermediate to advanced students, making it
clear how different chemical processes relate to one another and the
thermodynamic principles underlying them. This makes this the solid backbone for
those pursuing more in-depth studies in chemistry.
This is an introduction to chemistry for
new starters, taking the basic principles and core topics of chemistry. Starting
with an excellent introduction to atoms, molecules, and ions, then key ideas
such as chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and the mole concept, these are just
a few ideas that come up. The text covers other critical subjects such as
chemical bonding, solutions, acids and bases, and chemical equilibrium among
others. It stands highly recommended for any student commencing their chemistry
course due to the lucid way its concepts, examples, and applications are put
forth to ensure easy understanding of the concepts and their underlying
principles.