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	General Chemistry I Links | Matter |Stoichiometry |Aqueous rxns |Gases |Thermochemistry |Atomic Structure |Periodicity |Chemical Bonds |Valence Bond Theory |Molecular Structure |Molecular Orbital Theory| Tests/Tutorials/Problems | Downloads | Chemistry Videos | Best  Single  General Chemistry Site General Chemistry Online   The site that has it all. Check it out: Introduction , Measurement , Matter , Atoms , Molecules , Chemical Change , Moles , Gases , Energy and Chemical Change , Quantum Theory , Electrons in Atoms , and Periodic Table . Links to Virtually All General Chemistry Sites on the Internet   Learning  General Chemistry Suggestions for Studying General Chemistry This is the place to begin your study of chemistry.  Read this excellent essay on what it takes to be successful in chemistry or almost any discipline.  Chemistry: Matter and Measurement; Laws, Symbols, and Formulas Matter, Properties, and Measurement A brief introduction to chemistry.  It has the basics of matter, properties, and measurement. Significant Figures A handout that gives you everything that you need to know about significant figures. Please read this and make a hard copy. Measurement  Review of basic chemical measurements Significant Figures A review of significant figures Determining Oxidation Numbers A tutorial that shows how to determine the oxidation numbers of atoms in molecules.  Writing Chemical Formulas Handout A terse document that shows you how to write the formulas of simple compounds. |Top of page | Stoichiometry Mols, Percents, and Stoichiometry Lots of good material on stoichiometry with plenty of examples. Empirical Formulas A tutorial on how to determine empirical formulas of compounds. It shows one good example of such a calculation.  Empirical Formula Handout A handout that shows the method of calculating an empirical formula. Limiting Reagent Problems An excellent tutorial on how to determine a  limiting reactant and how to calculate the masses of products.  A good place to begin your study of limiting reactants.  Limiting Reactant Handout A handout that shows how to solve limiting reactant problems.  |Top of page | Aqueous Chemical Reactions Basic and Advanced Concepts of Redox A complete discussion of oxidation and reduction. Oxidation Reduction Reactions Excellent site to learn all that is needed to understand redox reactions. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions It has the following discussions:  How are redox reactions different? , Oxidation states., Is it a redox reaction? , Half reactions., Reduction or oxidation? , Practice with assigning oxidation states. , and Balancing redox reactions. Balancing Redox Equations in Acidic Solutions A handout that takes you through the procedure for balancing redox equations in acids. Balancing Redox Equations in Basic Solutions A handout that takes you through the procedure for balancing redox equations in acids. T |Top of page | Gases Gases Covers the full range of what you need to know about the properties of gases.  It has Learning Objectives ,  Before you start ,  Lecture Notes , and References and Resources .  Gas Laws An excellent discussion of gases and the gas laws.  It is highly animated, with  audio, and has P, V, n, and T simulations.  It requires the Shockwave plugin. Gases This is a simple introduction to gases.  It includes the following: What is a gas? , The ideal gas law. , Variations on the ideal gas law. , The combined gas law. , Boyle's law. , Charles's law. , The third law. , Gas stoichiometry math. , Pointers on gas law math problems. , Avogadro's law. , Dalton's law of partial pressures. , Grahams law of diffusion. , and Gas law math problems. |Top of page | Thermochemistry Thermochemistry A complete discussion of chemical thermodynamics.  It has 24 slides with basic definitions and ends with Hess' law. Energy, Enthalpy, and the First Law of Thermodynamics Discusses just about everything that you need to know:  Chemical Thermodynamics, The System and Surroundings, Internal Energy, First Law of Thermodynamics, The System and Work Enthalpy vs. Internal Energy . Energy & Change A good introduction to the basic principles of thermodyn It has Learning Objectives ,  Before you start ,  Lecture Slides (PowerPoint 4.0 Format) ,  Lecture Notes , and References and Resources .  Energy Relationships in Reactions Good introduction to Hess' Law, giving examples and energy graphs. Hess' Law Practice Problems Just click New Problem and you will be given a new Hess' Law practice problem. |Top of page | Atomic Structure Atoms and Elements A short discussion of atoms, elements, isotopes, and the periodic table.  It includes many links with the discussions.  Quantum Theory Discusses the properties of waves and photoelectric effect before showing wave-particle duality.  It has Learning Objectives ,  Lecture Notes , Frequently Asked Questions , and References and Resources .  Electrons in atoms This is a good page to study electron configurations and quantum numbers. Beside have good diagram, it also has:  Learning Objectives , Lecture Notes ,  References and Resources , and Glossary .  Bohr Model of the H atom Simple look at the Bohr model.  It includes a Shockwave video. |Top of page | Periodicity Many Web Periodic Tables The Periodic Table A tutorial on the periodic table and periodic properties. The Periodic Table A complete discussion of the periodic table including: Learning Objectives, Before You Start, Lecture Notes, Links, and Frequently Asked Questions . Periodic Table and Periodic Law A series of lecture notes on the development of the periodic table, periodic law, and periodic properties  of elements and atoms.  Good place to start your study. Periodic Properties Tutorial A series of slides that cover all aspects of periodic trends. The figures load rather slowly.  Periodic Trends A very succinct look at various periodic trends as a function of atomic number. |Top of page | Chemical Bonds Lewis Structures Shows the steps in writing Lewis structures. It also covers bond order and bond length.  How to Draw Lewis Structures A tutorial that shows you how to draw Lewis structures.  It is recommended.  However, be patient.  How to Determine the Polarity of a Molecule A tutorial that shows you how to determine if a molecule is polar or nonpolar.  Formal Charge A good discussion on how to assign the formal charge to an atom in a molecule or ion.  Introduction to Resonance Structures A good introduction to resonance structures using the carbonate ion as an example.  Chemical Bonding Study Guide A study guide for the principle topics that you need to know about chemical bonding.  Bond and Molecular Polarity A discussion of ionic bonds, nonpolar covalent, and polar covalent bonds.  Complete Discussion of Chemical Bonding  One of the best places on the web to learn the fundamentals of chemical bonding.   |Top of page | Valence Bond Theory Valence Bond Approach To Bonding This page discusses hybridization of orbitals .  Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals A complete discussion of hybrid orbitals including sp, sp^2 , sp^3, dsp^3, and d^2 sp^3 .  |Top of page | Molecular Structure VSEPR Excellent discussion of the VSEPR method with practice problems. VSEPR Method Decent introduction to the VSEPR method of predicting shapes of molecules. (VSEPR) Sheffield This is the best possible site to study the VSEPR method.  To view the molecules you will need the Chime Plugin so that you can move and observe the molecules. Click the following icon to download the Chime Plugin.  VSEPR rules This site shows a six-step method that leads to the shape of a molecule.  Molecular Geometry   A table that shows all of the basic molecular geometries with molecules that can be moved using the Chime Plugin . Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Method This is a good site to begin your study of the VSEPR method.  It has good graphics.  Do not be deceived when the author calls this the VSEPR theory, which it is not.  VSEPR Tutorial A tutorial to help you learn the VSEPR method.  |Top of page | Molecular Orbital Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Excellent beginning discussion of the molecular orbital theory of simple molecules. Molecular Orbitals of Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules Shows the molecular orbitals of O2 , F2, and Ne 2.  |Top of page | Chemistry Videos Chemistry Film Studio Vidoes on: an oscillating reaction, giant silver mirror, burning of money, color of indicators, disappearing plastice, flame colors, dehydrating agent, alkali metals, and a redox reaction. ChemMovies   Hundreds of chemistry movies of reactions, chemistry demonstrations, and much more |Top of page | Practice Tests/Tutorials/Problem Sets Quizzes and Tutorials One of the best sets of quizzes and tests that I have found.  After taking the test, you receive a grade and the correct answers.  The quizzes for CHM1045 include:   The Basics of Chemistry ,  Atoms and Molecules ,  Chemical Equations ,  Thermochemistry , Quantum Chemistry ,  Molecular Geometry and Bonding , and  The Gaseous State . Atoms, Molecules, Extended Structures and Stoichiometry These test items are fairly difficult and beyond what is done at HCC.  Electronic Structure and Periodicity   and Thermochemistry   These test items come from the previous site.  Electronic Structure and Periodicity These test items are difficult and will be a challenge to most HCC students.  Thermochemistry Some fairly good thermochemistry questions that HCC students can do.  Bonding and Structure Lots of good question that cover bonding, structure of solids, and band theory.  Most of these questions are too difficult for HCC students. Chemical Reactions, Acid-Base, Redox, Precipitation Some difficult redox problems that span both CHM 1045 and 1046.  You should pick the appropriate questions.  Chemistry Drill and Practice Tutorials (1) This is a site with many practice tests for the topics in general chemistry.  Some of the tests include: Wavelength, frequency and energy (DP) ,  The Quantum Numbers (WP) ,  Balancing Chemical Reactions (WP) ,  Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions (WP) ,  Limiting Reagents (WP) ,  Calculations based on percent yields (WP) ,  Combining Limiting Reagent and % Yield (WP) ,  Molarity, moles and volume (DP) ,  Molarity, mass and volume (WP) ,  Boyle's Law (DP) ,  Charles' Law (DP) ,  Avogadro's Law (DP) ,  Combined Gas Law (DP) ,  The Ideal Gas Equation (WP) ,  Universal Gas Law Calculation Page (DA) , Balancing Oxidation Reduction Reactions (WP)   and Acids/Base Titrations (WP) . | Top of page |
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