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Chapter 17 Acid-Base Theory 246
17.1 Introduction 246
17.2 The Brønsted-Lowry Theory 246
17.3 Acid-Base Equilibrium 248
17.4 Autoionization of Water 249
17.5 The pH Scale 250
17.6 Buffer Solutions 251
Chapter 18 Organic Chemistry 261
18.1 Introduction 261
18.2 Bonding in Organic Compounds 261
18.3 Structural, Condensed, and Line Formulas 262
18.4 Hydrocarbons 264
18.5 Isomerism 266
18.6 Radicals and Functional Groups 267
18.7 Alcohols 269
18.8 Ethers 270
18.9 Aldehydes and Ketones 271
18.10 Acids and Esters 271
18.11 Amines 272
18.12 Amides 272
Chapter 19 Nuclear Reactions 280
19.1 Introduction 280
19.2 Natural Radioactivity 280
19.3 Half-Life 282
19.4 Radioactive Series 283
19.5 Nuclear Fission and Fusion 284
19.6 Nuclear Energy 285
APPENDIX Scientific Calculations 292
A.1 Scientific Algebra 292
A.2 Calculator Mathematics 297
Glossary 312
Practice Quizzes 326
Answers to Quizzes 330
Index 335
Conversions 348
Table of the Elements 349
Periodic Table 350
