General Chemistry Tutorials
Below we listed sections with chemistry course lessons grouped by their categories for convenient navigation and topic completeness purposes. The material is outlined in simple, accessible explanations for everyone, well-illustrated and accompanied by a set of tasks aimed at a deeper understanding of the theoretical material of the topics.
Introduction to Chemistry
This library contains several publications opening the nature of chemical science, describing the scientific approach, uncovering the meaning of matter in a chemical context, and explaining the conceptual basics of chemists' thinking methodology. There you will find such topics as: Chemistry in Context, Phases and Classification of Matter, Physical and Chemical Properties, Measurements, Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision, Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results.
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Here we present the foundation of atomic theory, the composition and mass of an atom, the variability of the composition of isotopes, ion formation, chemical bonds in ionic and covalent compounds, the types of chemical reactions, and the naming of compounds. The periodic table. Of course, here are the basics of the listed concepts, and for a complex understanding, the outlined topics you will grasp in later, more sophisticated lessons.
Composition of Substances and Solutions
This section contains lessons: Formula Mass and the Mole Concept, Determining Empirical and Molecular Formulas, Molarity, Other Units for Solution Concentrations.
Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions
The section lessons: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations, Classifying Chemical Reactions, Reaction Stoichiometry, Reaction Yields, Quantitative Chemical Analysis.
Thermochemistry
The section contains lessons which help you understand the importance of thermal energy within chemical processes, its fundamentals, and includes the lessons: Energy Basics, Calorimetry, Enthalpy.
Electronic Structure and Periodic Properties of Elements
This section includes lessons: Electromagnetic Energy, The Bohr Model, Development of Quantum Theory, Electronic Structure of Atoms (Electron Configurations), Periodic Variations in Element Properties.
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry
This section contains the lessons: Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Lewis Symbols and Structures, Formal Charges and Resonance, Strengths of Ionic and Covalent Bonds, Molecular Structure and Polarity.
Advanced Theories of Covalent Bonding
Additional topics, extending the 'Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry' section, include the lessons: Valence Bond Theory, Hybrid Atomic Orbitals, Multiple Bonds, Molecular Orbital Theory.
Gases
Chemistry of gases' aggregate states concepts, the section consists of the lessons: Gas Pressure, Relating Pressure, Volume, Amount, and Temperature: The Ideal Gas Law, Stoichiometry of Gaseous Substances, Mixtures, and Reactions, Effusion and Diffusion of Gases, The Kinetic-Molecular Theory, Non-Ideal Gas Behavior.
Liquids and Solids
The section devoted to liquids, solid aggregate states, and basics of the phase main characteristics, contains lessons: Intermolecular Forces, Properties of Liquids, Phase Transitions, Phase Diagrams, The Solid State of Matter, Lattice Structures in Crystalline Solids.
Solutions and Colloids
The basics of mediators in chemistry, the section includes lessons: The Dissolution Process, Electrolytes, Solubility, Colligative Properties, Colloids.
Kinetics
Chemical kinetics, the section contains lessons: Chemical Reaction Rates, Factors Affecting Reaction Rates, Rate Laws, Integrated Rate Laws, Collision Theory, Reaction Mechanisms, Catalysis.
Fundamental Equilibrium Concepts
Chemical equilibrium section contains lessons: Chemical Equilibria, Equilibrium Constants, Shifting Equilibria: Le Châtelier’s Principle, Equilibrium Calculations.
Acid-Base Equilibria
Definitions of acids and bases, equilibria extensions, the section contains lessons: Brønsted-Lowry Acids and Bases, pH and pOH, Relative Strengths of Acids and Bases, Hydrolysis of Salt Solutions, Polyprotic Acids, Buffers, Acid-Base Titrations.
Equilibria of Other Reaction Classes
Extension equilibria concepts section contains lessons: Precipitation and Dissolution, Lewis Acids and Bases, Multiple Equilibria.
Thermodynamics
Magic of entropy, thermodynamics' laws contains lessons: Spontaneity, Entropy, The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics, Free Energy
Electrochemistry
Basics of electrochemistry section contains lessons: Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, Galvanic Cells, Standard Reduction Potentials, The Nernst Equation, Batteries and Fuel Cells, Corrosion, Electrolysis.
Representative Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals
The classification of elements in chemistry, first practical steps, the section contains lessons: Periodicity, Occurrence and Preparation of the Representative Metals, Structure and General Properties of the Metalloids, Structure and General Properties of the Nonmetals, Occurrence, Preparation, and Compounds of Hydrogen, Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Carbonates, Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Nitrogen, Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Phosphorus, Occurrence, Preparation, and Compounds of Oxygen, Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Sulfur, Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Halogens, Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of the Noble Gases.
Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry
The classification elements extension section contains lessons: Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Transition Metals and Their Compounds, Coordination Chemistry of Transition Metals, Spectroscopic and Magnetic Properties of Coordination Compounds.
Organic Chemistry
Basic concepts of organic chemistry section includes lessons: Hydrocarbons, Alcohols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, and Esters, Amines and Amides.
Nuclear Chemistry
The introduction to nuclear chemistry section consists of lessons: Nuclear Structure and Stability, Nuclear Equations, Radioactive Decay, Transmutation and Nuclear Energy, Uses of Radioisotopes, Biological Effects of Radiation