Conceptual Chemistry
Chapter 8: How Water Behaves
Open Structured Crystals (Textbook)
Chapter Introduction
John briefly introduces the ideas of this chapter from a swimming pool. Duration 0:51.
Water In Liquid And Solid Phase
One of water's unique properties is that the solid phase floats on top of the liquid phase. Take an atomic look at why this occurs. Duration: 5:38
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Table of Videos
- Chapter 1: About Science
- Chapter 2: Particles of Matter
- Chapter 3: Elements of Chemistry
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Chapter 4: Subatomic Particles
- 4.1 Physical and Conceptual Models
- 4.2 Discovering the Electron
- 4.3 Discovering the Atomic Nucleus
- 4.4 Protons and Neutrons
- 4.5 Light Is a Form of Energy
- 4.6 Atomic Spectra and the Quantum Hypothesis
- 4.7 Electrons Exhibit Wave Properties
- 4.8 Orbitals and Energy-Level Diagrams
- 4.9 The Shell Model and Periodic Table (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 5: The Atomic Nucleus
- 5.1 Unstable Nuclei
- 5.2 Radioactivity Is Natural
- 5.3 An Imbalance of Forces
- 5.4 Transmutation
- 5.5 Radioactive Half-Life
- 5.6 Isotopic Dating
- 5.7 Nuclear Fission
- 5.8 Mass and Energy
- 5.9 Nuclear Fusion (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 6: How Atoms Bond
- 6.1 Electron-Dot Structures
- 6.2 Ion Formation
- 6.3 Ionic Bonds
- 6.4 Metallic Bonds
- 6.5 Covalent Bonds
- 6.6 Molecular Shape
- 6.7 Polar Covalent Bonds
- 6.8 Molecular Polarity (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 7: How Molecules Mix
- 7.1 Dipole Attractions
- 7.2 Solutions
- 7.3 Concentration and the Mole
- 7.4 Solubility
- 7.5 How Soap Works
- 7.6 Softening Hard Water
- 7.7 Purifying Drinking Water (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 8: How Water Behaves
- 8.1 Open Structured Crystals
- 8.2 Melting and Freezing
- 8.3 The Stickiness of Water
- 8.4 Liquid and Gaseous Phases
- 8.5 Water's Specific Heat
- 8.6 Phase Changes and Energy (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 9: How Chemicals React
- 9.1 Chemical Equations
- 9.2 Measuring Molecules
- 9.3 Grams and Moles
- 9.4 Exothermic or Endothermic
- 9.5 Entropy and Chemical Reactions
- 9.6 Chemical Kinetics
- 9.7 Chemical Catalysts (Plus Review)
- 9.8 Chemical Equilibrium
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Chapter 10: Acids and Bases
- 10.1 Exchanging Protons
- 10.2 Acid and Base Strength
- 10.3 Acidic, Basic, or Neutral
- 10.4 Buffers Resist pH Changes
- 10.5 Rainwater Is Acidic
- Ocean Acidification (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 11: Oxidations and Reductions
- 11.1 Losing and Gaining Electrons
- 11.2 Harnessing the Energy
- 11.3 Electricity from Batteries
- 11.4 Electricity from Fuel Cells
- 11.5 Energy from Photovoltaics
- 11.6 Electrolysis Produces Change
- 11.7 Producing Metals
- 11.8 Corrosion and Combustion (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 12: Organic Compounds
- 12.1 Hydrocarbons
- 12.2 Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
- 12.3 Functional Groups
- 12.4 Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
- 12.5 Amines and Alkaloids
- 12.6 Carbonyl Compounds
- 12.7 Organic Synthesis
- 12.8 Polymer Chemistry
- 12.9 History of Plastics (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 13: Nutrients of Life
- 13.1 Biomolecules
- 13.2 Carbohydrates
- 13.3 Lipids
- 13.4 Proteins
- 13.5 Nucleic Acids
- 13.6 Vitamins and Minerals
- 13.7 Metabolism
- 13.8 A Healthy Diet (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 14: Medicinal Chemistry
- 14.1 Medicines Improve Health
- 14.2 The Lock-and-Key Model
- 14.3 Chemotherapy
- 14.4 The Nervous System
- 14.5 Psychoactive Drugs
- 14.6 Pain Relievers
- 14.7 Medicines for the Heart (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 15: Optimizing Food Production
- 15.1 Humans Eat at All Trophic Levels
- 15.2 Plants Require Nutrients
- 15.3 Soil Fertility
- 15.4 Natural and Synthetic Fertilizers
- 15.5 Pesticides Kill Pests
- 15.6 Past Agricultural Practices
- 15.7 Quality Agricultural Practices (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 16: Water and Air Resources
- 16.1 Water on the Move
- 16.2 The Water We Consume
- 16.3 How We Pollute Water
- 16.4 Wastewater Treatment
- 16.5 The Earth’s Atmosphere
- 16.6 How We Pollute Air
- 16.7 Global Warming (Plus Chapter Review)
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Chapter 17: Capturing Energy
- 17.1 Energy through Electricity
- 17.2 Fossil Fuels
- 17.3 The Nuclear Industry
- 17.4 Sustainable Energy Sources
- 17.5 Hydroelectricity
- 17.6 Biomass Is Chemical Energy
- 17.7 Direct Solar Energy
- 17.8 Solar Fuels (Plus Chapter Review)
- Review