Chemical Bonding and Organic Chemistry
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Lindsay K. Blackstock, Thompson Rivers University
Sharon Brewer
Bruno Cinel, Thompson Rivers University
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Publisher: Thompson Rivers University
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Background Material
- Quantum Theory and Electronic Structure of Atoms
- Periodic Relationships Among the Elements
- Chemical Bonding I - Basic Concepts
- Chemical Bonding II - Molecular Geometry and Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals
- Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids
- Organic Chemistry I - Bonding and Structure
- Organic Chemistry II - Stereochemistry
- Organic Chemistry III - Conformational Analysis
- Back Matter
About the Book
This textbook develops an understanding and historical context of atomic and molecular structure. Topics include electron configurations, periodic trends, chemical bonding, Lewis structures, molecular shapes, valence bond and molecular orbital theory. The organic chemistry portion of the course focuses on the bonding and structure of organic compounds, functional groups, conformational and stereochemical features including applications to biochemistry.
About the Contributors
Authors
Dr. Lindsay Blackstock is a tenure-track assistant teaching professor at TRU where she teaches general chemistry as well as both upper-level environmental courses offered here: atmospheric chemistry and aqueous chemistry.
Dr. Sharon Brewer is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at TRU where she teaches a variety of courses including general chemistry and upper-level analytical chemistry.
Dr. Bruno Cinel, is associate professor in the Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).