Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Download whole chapter 1.1 Review of Chemical Bonding Fundamentals 1.2 Naming and Bonding of C Chains 1.3 Geometry of C Compounds 1.4 Condensed Notations 1.5 Isomers 1.6 Predicting the Number of Double Bonds or Rings in a Formula 1.7 Functional Groups Study Guide   Chapter 2 - Alkanes Download whole chapter 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Naming of Alkanes 2.3 Cyclic Alkanes 2.4 Enantiomeric Isomers 2.5 Solubility of Alkanes 2.6 Petroleum Study Guide

Chapter 3 - Alkenes

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• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Naming Alkenes
• 3.3 Chemical Reactions of Alkenes
• 3.4 Photoisomerization reactions
• 3.5 Photoisomerization of Bilirubin
• 3.6 Hydrogenation
• 3.7 Addition of HCl to an Alkene
• 3.8 Addition of Water to an Alkene
• 3.10 Polymerization
• 3.11 Oxidation
• 3.12 Aromatic Molecules
• 3.13 Molecules with Multiple Aromatic Rings
• 3.14 Heterocyclic Aromatic Molecules
• 3.15 Formation of Epoxides and Carcinogenic Products
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Chapter 4 - Carboxylic Acids

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• 4.1 Naming Carboxlic Acids and Carboxylate Ions
• 4.2 Structure and Acidic Properties of Carboxylic Acids
• 4.3 Common Carboxylic Acids with Practical Uses
• 4.4 Formation of Esters from Carboxylic Acids and Alcohols
• 4.5 Naming of Esters
• 4.6 Formation of Ester Polymers
• 4.7 Hydrolysis of Esters
• 4.8 Reaction Pathway for Esterfication
• 4.9 Triglycerides
• 4.10 Micelles and Soaps
• 4.11 Detergents and Surfactants
• 4.12 Bile Salts
• 4.13 Cationic Surfactants
• 4.14 Amphipathic Surfactants
• 4.15 Nonionic Emulsifying Agents
• 4.16 Nitrate Esters
• 4.17 Phosphate Esters
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Chapter 5 - Aldehydes and Ketones

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• 5.1/5.2 Introduction/ Naming Aldehydes and Ketones
• 5.4 Some More Aldehydes amd Ketones with Practical Uses
• 5.5 Solubility
• 5.6 Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones with Water to Produce Hydrates
• 5.7 Hemiacetals and Hemiketals
• 5.8 Imine Formation
• 5.9 Further Reactions of Imines
• 5.10 Glycated Proteins
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Chapter 6 - Alcohols

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• 6.1 Naming of Alcohols
• 6.2 Phenol and its Acidic Properties
• 6.3 Phenolic Compounds with Practical Uses
• 6.4 Metabolic Reactions of Alcohols
• 6.5 Alternative Metabolic Routes of Alcohols
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Chapter 7 - Amines

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• 7.1 Naming
• 7.2 Amines as Bases
• 7.3 Solubility of Amines
• 7.4 Drugs as Amines
• 7.5 Reactions of Carboxylic Acids and Amines
• 7.6 Hydrolysis of Amides
• 7.7 Reaction Pathway for Amide Formation
• 7.9 Other Polyamide Polymers
• 7.10 Protein Enhancers and the Pet Food Scare
• 7.11 Chloramine
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Dr Ron Swisher is a professor of Natural Science at Oregon Institute of technology in Klamath Falls, OR.

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