1 Matter, Energy, and the Origins of the Universe
2 Atoms, Ions, and Molecules
3 Chemical Reactions And Earth's Composition
4 Solution Chemistry and the Hydrosphere
5 Thermochemistry
6 Properties of Gases: And the Air We Breathe
7 Electrons in Atoms and Periodic Properties
8 Chemical Bonding and Atmospheric Molecules
9 Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories
10 Forces Between Ions and Molecules and Colligative Properties
11 The Chemistry of Solids
12 Organic Chemistry: Fuels And Materials
13 Thermodynamics: Spontaneous Processes, Entropy, and Free Energy
14 Chemical Kinetics
15 Chemical Equilibrium
16 Equilibrium in the Aqueous Phase
17 The Colorful Chemistry of Transition Metals
18 Electrochemistry and Electric Vehicles
19 Biochemistry: The Compounds Of Life
20 Nuclear Chemistry
21 Life and the Periodic Table

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Chapter 2: Atoms, Ions, and Molecules

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  1. Prepare for lecture by reading the assigned sections from Chapter 2 in your textbook or ebook. This will provide an organizing framework for concepts introduced in lecture, and help you take better notes.
  2. Take the Diagnostic Quiz and work the Concept Test questions in your textbook to assess your understanding of basic concepts. Examine the diagnostic quiz feedback, review textbook sections that correspond to questions you missed, and be prepared to ask questions about any material you do not understand.
  3. Use the Flashcards to test your memory for new vocabulary terms.

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  1. Re-read Chapter 2 in your textbook (or ebook) and review your lecture notes. 
  2. Work through the ChemTours for this chapter. ChemTours use animation and interactive exercises to develop your understanding of fundamental topics.
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  1. Review the Problem-Solving Summary. After reading this chapter and working its exercises, you should be able to:
Objective Exercise Section (ebook links)
Calculate the quantity of an element in one compound based on quantity of the same element in another compound 2.1 2.2
Write symbols of isotopes 2.2 2.4
Calculate the average atomic mass of an element 2.3 2.5
Identify ionic and molecular compounds 2.5 2.7
Name binary inorganic compounds and write their formulas 2.6 and 2.7 2.8
Name transitional metal compounds and write their formulas 2.8 2.8
Name compounds containing oxoanions and write their formulas 2.9 to 2.11 2.8
Predict the product of a neutron capture followed by β decay 2.12 2.9
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