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Each Problem Solver is an insightful and essential study and solution guide chock-full of clear, concise problem-solving gems. All your questions can be found in one convenient source from one of the most trusted names in reference solution guides. More useful, more practical, and more informative, these study aids are the best review books and textbook companions available. Nothing remotely as comprehensive or as helpful exists in their subject anywhere. Perfect for undergraduate and graduate studies.
Here in this highly useful reference is the finest overview of chemistry currently available, with hundreds of chemistry problems that cover everything from atomic theory and quantum chemistry to electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Each problem is clearly solved with step-by-step detailed solutions.
DETAILS
- The PROBLEM SOLVERS are unique - the ultimate in study guides.
- They are ideal for helping students cope with the toughest subjects.
- They greatly simplify study and learning tasks.
- They enable students to come to grips with difficult problems by showing them the way, step-by-step, toward solving problems. As a result, they save hours of frustration and time spent on groping for answers and understanding.
- They cover material ranging from the elementary to the advanced in each subject.
- They work exceptionally well with any text in its field.
- PROBLEM SOLVERS are available in 41 subjects.
- Each PROBLEM SOLVER is prepared by supremely knowledgeable experts.
- Most are over 1000 pages.
- PROBLEM SOLVERS are not meant to be read cover to cover. They offer whatever may be needed at a given time. An excellent index helps to locate specific problems rapidly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Units Conversion Factors
Chapter 1: Units of Measurement
Length
Area
Volume
Mass
Density
Temperature
Chapter 2: Gases
Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, Law of Gay-Lussac
Combined Gas Laws
Avogadro's Law - The Mole Concept
The Ideal Gas Law
Chapter 3: Gas Mixtures and Other Physical Properties of Gases
Mole Fraction
Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures
Graham's Law of Gaseous Diffusion
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Chapter 4: Avogadro's Hypothesis; Chemical Compounds and Formulas
Atomic and Molecular Weights
Equivalent Weights
Chemical Composition - Weight and Volume Percent
Chapter 5: Stoichiometry/Weight and Volume Calculations
Balancing Equations
Calculations Using Chemical Arithmetic
Wright-Weight Problems
Reactions with Limiting Reagents
Volume-Volume Problems
Weight-Volume Problems
Chapter 6: Solids
Crystal Structure
Lattice Structures and Unit Cells
Phase Diagrams
Chapter 7: Properties of Liquids
Density
Freezing Point Depression and Boiling Point Elevation
Raoult's Law and Vapor Pressure
Clausius-Clapeyron Equation of Vaporization
Osmotic Pressure
Surface Tension
Chapter 8: Solution Chemistry
Density and Formality
Molality
Molarity
Normality
Neutralization
Chapter 9: Equilibrium
The Equilibrium Constant
Equilibrium Calculations
The Shifting of Equilibrium-Le Chatelier's Principle
Chapter 10: Acid-Base Equilibria
Acids and Bases
The Autoionization of Water
Autoprotolysis
pH
The Ionization Constant
The Dissociation Constant
The Hydrolysis Constant
Neutralization
Buffers
Indicators
Complex Ions
Electrolytes
Chapter 11: Solubility and the Ion Product Constant
Chapter 12: Calculations using pH and the Dissociation Constant
Chapter 13: Chemical Kinetics
The Rate Law
The Order of Reactions
Half-life
The Arrhenius Equations: Relating Temperature and Reaction Rate
Chain Reactions
Chapter 14: Thermodynamics I
Bond Energies
Heat Capacity
Enthalpy
Enthalpy Calculations Using the First Law of Thermodynamics
Heats of Fusion and Vaporization
Chapter 15: Thermodynamics II
Entropy
Free Energy
Equilibrium Calculations
Chapter 16: Electrochemistry
Conduction
Equivalent Weight
Redox Reactions
Faraday's Law of Electrolytes
Electrode Potential
Electrochemical Cell Reactions
Nernst Equation
Chapter 17: Atomic Theory
Atomic Weight
Valence and Electron Dot Diagrams
Ionic and Covalent Bonding
Electronegativity
Bond Length and Angles
Polarity of Bonds
Chapter 18: Quantum Chemistry
Pauli Exclusion Principle, Hund's Rule Electronic Configuration
Molecular Orbital Theory
Early Quantum Chemistry
The Bohr Atom
The de Brogle Equation
Wave Functions
Atomic Spectroscopy
Chapter 19: Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 20: Organic Chemistry I: Nomenclature and Structure
Alkanes
Alkenes and Alkynes
Alcohols
Other Functional Groups
Chapter 21: Organic Chemistry II: Reactions
Alkanes
Alkenes and Alkynes
Alcohols
Other Functional Groups
Chapter 22: Biochemistry I
Cellular Construction and Dimensions
pH and pKa
Energy Conversion
Molecular Weights, Mole Ratios, Densities and Monomer Units
Physical Aspects of Biochemistry
Chapter 23: Biochemistry II
Proteins
Enzymes
Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acids
Chapter 24: Applied Pollution / Environmental Problems
Chapter 25: Applied Gas and Gas Mixture Problems
Chapter 26: Applied Liquid and Solution Problems
Chapter 27: Applied Stoichiometry Problems
Chapter 28: Applied Thermochemistry Problems
Chapter 29: Applied Energy Problems
Chapter 30: Applied Wave Phenomena Problems
Chapter 31: Applied Organic and Polymer Chemistry Problems
Chapter 32: Applied Biological Problems
Index
WHAT THIS BOOK IS FOR
Students have generally found chemistry a difficult subject to understand and learn. Despite the publication of hundreds of textbooks in this field, each one intended to provide an improvement over previous textbooks, students of chemistry continue to remain perplexed as a result of numerous subject areas that must be remembered and correlated when solving problems. Various interpretations of chemistry terms also contribute to the difficulties of mastering the subject.
In a study of chemistry, REA found the following basic reasons underlying the inherent difficulties of chemistry:
No systematic rules of analysis were ever developed to follow in a step-by-step manner to solve typically encountered problems. This results from numerous different conditions and principles involved in a problem that leads to many possible different solution methods. To prescribe a set of rules for each of the possible variations would involve an enormous number of additional steps, making this task more burdensome than solving the problem directly due to the expectation of much trial and error.
Current textbooks normally explain a given principle in a few pages written by a chemistry professional who has insight into the subject matter not shared by others. These explanations are often written in an abstract manner that causes confusion as to the principle's use and application. Explanations then are often not sufficiently detailed or extensive enough to make the reader aware of the wide range of applications and different aspects of the principle being studied. The numerous possible variations of principles and their applications are usually not discussed, and it is left to the reader to discover this while doing exercises. Accordingly, the average student is expected to rediscover that which has long been established and practiced, but not always published or adequately explained.
The examples typically following the explanation of a topic are too few in number and too simple to enable the student to obtain a thorough grasp of the involved principles. The explanations do not provide sufficient basis to solve problems that may be assigned for homework or given on examinations.
Poorly solved examples such as these can be presented in abbreviated form which leaves out much explanatory material between steps, and as a result requires the reader to figure out the missing information. This leaves the reader with an impression that the problems and even the subject are hard to learn - completely the opposite of what an example is supposed to do.
Poor examples are often worded in a confusing or obscure way. They might not state the nature of the problem or they present a solution, which appears to have no direct relation to the problem. These problems usually offer an overly general discussion - never revealing how or what is to be solved.
Many examples do not include accompanying diagrams or graphs, denying the reader the exposure necessary for drawing good diagrams and graphs. Such practice only strengthens understanding by simplifying and organizing chemistry processes.
Students can learn the subject only by doing the exercises themselves and reviewing them in class, obtaining experience in applying the principles with their different ramifications.
In doing the exercises by themselves, students find that they are required to devote considerable more time to chemistry than to other subjects, because they are uncertain with regard to the selection and application of the theorems and principles involved. It is also often necessary for students to discover those "tricks" not revealed in their texts (or review books) that make it possible to solve problems easily. Students must usually resort to methods of trial and error to discover these "tricks," therefore finding out that they may sometimes spend several hours to solve a single problem.
When reviewing the exercises in classrooms, instructors usually request students to take turns in writing solutions on the boards and explaining them to the class. Students often find it difficult to explain in a manner that holds the interest of the class, a...
Customer Reviews:
Don't hesitate Best book for chemistry.......2004-01-18
I couldn't have passed the course without this book. Every problem explained in step by step.
The best study aid that i found.......2000-01-16
This book helped me pass my chem class w/ a good grade. Although time consuming to do the problems, if you take the time it will help you master the concept & improve your grades. I spent hours doing problems in this book but it was well worth it...
Book Description
Exceptionally helpful for those taking any course in Organic Chemistry (I to III). The book is also invaluable for those preparing to take admission tests for medical and dental schools. All principal classes of organic compounds are covered. Topics include nomenclature, preparation, synthesis and reactions, characterization tests, and spectroscopy.
Customer Reviews:
Incredibly well organized, well presented, comprehensive, clear.......2007-05-09
I am currently teaching myself Organic Chemistry and this book is making it much easier and interesting. REA organic chem problem solver is an incredible book that is presented in question / answer format to stimulate a problem centered understanding of the subject. Contrary to previous reviewers, I think the book succeeds at exactly what it was designed to do - supplement a textbook. The book in no way boasts of replacing a textbook, which would be ridiculous since this book does not go over in great detail the characteristics of the compounds studied. Instead it is designed to solidify concepts you may be shaky on by providing an enormous amount of conceptual practice material. The questions are designed so that rigorous practice leads to a much greater intuitive feel for the subject matter.
So I deeply recommend this book to anyone studying organic chem who is having a problem memorizing the compounds since working through them constantly almost stores them in memory automatically. This book provides the problems, the concepts, and the practice necessary to master the basics. But never lose sight of the fact that it is designed as a supplementary text and hence is NOT complete unto itself. Again it was not designed to be complete unto itself and therefore the book achieved quite well what it sought to.
I recommend in addition to this book:
1) Organic Chemistry as a Second Language - by David R Klein
2) Organic Chemistry - by John McMurry (a very good and clear textbook)
Do The Textbook Problems First!.......2000-08-29
Like "3000 Solved Problems in Organic Chemistry" from Schaum study series, the problems in this problem solver are just a bit off from what you will expect on a midterm exam. Problems are either too simple or too involved. Students should make sure they understand lectures (and concepts behind lectures) and attempt problems in the textbook. Students should pay close attention to mechanism problems and stereochemistry. The problem solver itself might seem overwhelming and may not be in concord with concepts being discussed in major organic texts. The problem solver, yet does provide a plethora of extra problems students can look at and try solving. Another item I suggest students checking out from the library rather than spending money on.
Not very helpful.......2000-05-28
the format is too confusing. very few questions with mini lectures as explanations. It is very difficult to find the exact question to help with the hard to grasp areas.
An Example of an Excellent Supplement for Organic Chemistry.......2000-03-30
The Organic Chemistry Problem Solver is an excellent supplement for first-time students taking organic chemistry. If fact, in my opinion, it is the best at what it does -- provide students with much-needed guidance in their study of organic chemistry. It is also helpful as a review to students who are taking an upper-level course, even the first graduate course. It is more than a set of problems with their solutions, however. It is that, but it also provides a discussion of the approach to working a type of problem or to a general topic in organic chemistry -- stereochemistry, for example. The description of approache to the study and application of organic chemistry, detailed solutions, and accompanying discussions and descriptions are the strength of the book and is what makes it so valuable to the student. I would particularly reccommend it to a student who is in a course where the professor is not using a specific textbook or is not following the assigned textbook very closely, because many of the topics in a first-year organic course are described in enough detail to provide the background needed to understand most of the principles of the subject; it that sense, it acts a written tutor for the subject. Two characteristics are somewhat distracting, but they are minor: an older-looking font is used in the text (Courier ?) and the drawings and chemical structures (the extended structure of propane, for example) are crude in comparision to the slick drawings and structures found in today's chemistry textbooks. I would look past these, however, and get this book if I were taking a first-year course (or an intermediate or first-year graduate course). Used appropriately with the assigned texbook, it will be a great help with a time-consuming course that is considered to be very demanding to most students.
Book Description
Quantitative aspects, often involving calculus, are emphasized. Gases, thermodynamics, equilibrium, solutions, colloids, quantum and nuclear topics, kinetics, and electrochemistry are among the many topics covered in this book.
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