Chapter 8: Ionic Compounds
This chapter is all about sharing—electron sharing, that is. You’ll learn how nonmetals bond together by sharing electrons to form molecules, and how this leads to different types of structures with unique shapes and properties. We’ll cover how to draw Lewis structures, figure out molecule shapes, and understand polarity. From water to carbon dioxide, you’ll see how covalent bonding builds the world around you—one shared pair at a time.
Chapter 9: Covalent Bonding
This chapter teaches you how to speak chemistry fluently. You’ll learn how to name compounds based on what’s in them—whether it’s a simple metal and nonmetal combo, a molecule with prefixes, or a compound with a sneaky polyatomic ion. We’ll also practice writing correct chemical formulas from names. By the end, you’ll be naming and writing compounds like a pro, with fewer mistakes than a substitute reading the attendance roster.
Chapter 10: Chemical Reactions
This chapter introduces the ultimate chemistry counting unit—the mole. You’ll learn how chemists count atoms, molecules, and formula units using Avogadro’s number, and how to convert between mass, moles, and number of particles. We’ll also explore molar mass, percent composition, and empirical vs. molecular formulas. If you’ve ever wondered how we measure the unseeable, this is the chapter where it finally clicks.
Chapter 11: The Mole
This chapter is all about recognizing and describing chemical change. You’ll learn how to write and balance chemical equations, classify different types of reactions (like synthesis, combustion, and double replacement), and use evidence to tell when a reaction has occurred. By the end, you’ll see chemical equations as more than symbols—they’ll tell you a whole story about what’s happening at the atomic level.
Chapter 12: Stoichiometry
This chapter is where chemistry becomes math with meaning. You’ll learn how to use balanced chemical equations to calculate how much reactant you need or how much product you’ll make. From mole-to-mole conversions to limiting reactants and percent yield, stoichiometry helps us predict and measure real-world chemical results. It’s basically recipe math—just with more moles and fewer cookies.
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