Foundations of College Chemistry, Student Solutions Manual [Paperback]

Clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts and problem solving

Learning the fundamentals of chemistry can be a difficult task to undertake for health professionals. For over 35 years, this text has helped them master the chemistry skills they need to succeed. Inside, you'll learn how to apply concepts with the help of worked out examples. Plus, conceptual question checks bring together the understanding of chemistry and relates chemistry to things health professionals experience on a regular basis.

1 An Introduction to Chemistry 1

1.1 The Nature of Chemistry 2

1.2 A Scientific Approach to Problem Solving 3

1.3 The Particulate Nature of Matter 5

1.4 Classifying Matter 7

Review 9

Review Questions 10

Paired Exercises, Additional Exercises 11

Answers to Practice Exercises 12

2 Standards for Measurement 13

2.1 Scientific Notation 14

2.2 Measurement and Uncertainty 15

2.3 Significant Figures 16

2.4 Significant Figures in Calculations 18

2.5 The Metric System 21

2.6 Dimensional Analysis: A Problem-Solving Method 27

2.7 Measurement of Temperature 30

2.8 Density 34

Review 37

Review Questions 38

Paired Exercises 39

Additional Exercises 41

Challenge Exercises, Answers to Practice

Exercises 43

3 Elements and Compounds 44

3.1 Elements 45

3.2 Introduction to the Periodic Table 49

3.3 Compounds and Formulas 52

Review 57