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.
This set of
complete notes is aimed at giving in-depth coverage of foundational concepts in
chemistry for students. It covers the basics in chemistry, laboratory
techniques, and the importance of accurate measurement. The notes include
matter, gases, atomic and nuclear chemistry, electronic structure, and
periodicity. They contain a detailed discussion about bonding and molecular
geometry, intermolecular forces, stoichiometry, and chemical reactions. It
further expands on the topics of thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, and
equilibrium in relation to acids, bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions. In
other words, these notes would be very helpful for first-time chemistry students
since they can explain concepts clearly in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step
manner with ample examples and practical application in solving problems.
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.