Summary

Electrons in atoms: a look forward and a look back - Electron configurations - Chemical bonding: ionic compounds and molecular substances - Explaining chemistry: through electron structure - Chemical reactions and energy changes - Water - Chemical equilibrium - Acids and bases: a quantitative view - Rates of chemical reactions - Supplying nitrogen for crop production: a case study - The chemistry of carbon compounds: crude oil - What else is oil used for?

Electrons in atoms: a look forward and a look back - Electron configurations - Chemical bonding: ionic compounds and molecular substances - Explaining chemistry: through electron structure - Chemical reactions and energy changes - Water - Chemical equilibrium - Acids and bases: a quantitative view - Rates of chemical reactions - Supplying nitrogen for crop production: a case study - The chemistry of carbon compounds: crude oil - What else is oil used for? - Functional groups and their reactions - Polymers - Pharmaceuticals