Jacaranda Chemistry 1: VCE Units 1 & 2

Title Page Copyright Page Contents How to use this book About eBookPLUS and studyON Acknowledgements UNIT 1 CHAPTER 1 Atomic structure Atoms The structure of atoms Erwin Schrödinger — the quantum-mechanical model of an atom Chapter review CHAPTER 2 The periodic table Classification of the elements Organisation of the periodic table Patterns in the periodic table Chapter review CHAPTER 3 Ionic bonding Introducing chemical bonds Electron configuration and stability Ionic bonding Structure and properties of ionic substances Naming ionic compounds Formulas of binary ionic compounds Growing ionic crystals Chapter review CHAPTER 4 Metallic bonding Metals Properties of metals Modifying metals Coating metals Reactivity of metals Metallic nanomaterials Connecting chemistry to society Extraction of metals Chapter review CHAPTER 5 Quantifying chemistry Measuring atoms Measuring masses of atoms Counting atoms Molar mass (M) Percentage composition Empirical formulas Chapter review CHAPTER 6 Covalent bonding Introducing covalent bonds Covalent molecular substances What is covalent bonding? Electron dot diagrams Molecular models Predicting molecular shape Naming covalent compounds Electronegativity Non-polar and polar covalent bonds Non-polar and polar molecules Intermolecular attractions Effects of hydrogen bonding on the properties of water Properties of molecular substances in relation to structure Chapter review CHAPTER 7 Networks and nanomaterials Carbon Same but different Comparing structures Identifying the bonding in different substances Chapter review CHAPTER 8 Organic chemistry Organic chemistry Hydrocarbons Structural isomers The alkenes The alkynes Cyclic hydrocarbons Naming organic substances Condensed formulas Functional groups Where do hydrocarbons come from? Cracking Chapter review CHAPTER 9 Polymers Polymers What is a polymer? Polymer manufacture Changing the properties of linear polymers Commonly used polymers Polymer selection Advantages and disadvantages of using polymers Recycling Chapter review CHAPTER 10 Investigating and reporting Research investigations Practical investigations Working with figures Effective study techniques to improve your results The exam UNIT 2 CHAPTER 11 Connecting chemical reactions and equations Chemical changes Chemical equations Types of chemical reaction Chemical reactions — by patterns Chapter review CHAPTER 12 Properties of water Water — the life force The physical properties of water Hydrogen bonding and the properties of water effects of hydrogen bonding on the properties of water Water as a solvent Solubility Using water as a solvent Mixing solutions Precipitation reactions Ionic equations Chapter review CHAPTER 13 Reactions in water Two new groups of reactions Introducing acids and bases The properties of bases The Brønsted–Lowry theory of acids and bases Neutralisation Acid–base terms Strengths of acids and bases The pH scale Definition of pH Measuring pH When acids cause trouble Introducing redox reactions What is oxidation–reduction? Oxidants and reductants An electron transfer view Summary of steps for balancing half-equations The reactivity of metals Corrosion Chapter review CHAPTER 14 Measuring solubility and concentration Using water Solubility curves The concentration of substances A special unit of concentration Environmental issues Water for drinking Chapter review CHAPTER 15 Analysing water for salts What is chemical analysis? Methods of chemical analysis Deciding on an analytical method Analysing water Water sampling protocols A closer look at analytical methods Stoichiometry—calculations using balanced equations Mass–mass stoichiometry Mass–concentration stoichiometry Gravimetric analysis Examining sources of error Chapter review CHAPTER 16 Analysing water for organic compounds Organic compounds in the environment Some organic chemistry revisited What are organic compounds used for? How do organic contaminants enter water? Analysing for organic substances Principles of chromatography Oil spills Chapter review CHAPTER 17 Analysing water for acids and bases Isn’t water neutral? Reasons for analysing Analysing for acids and bases Solution stoichiometry Acid–base titrations Volumetric techniques Total alkalinity Examining sources of error Chapter review Practical investigations Answers Glossary Index Periodic table of the elements