Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Composition and Structure of the Earth

Chemical composition is a section of a larger overview on Chemistry, covering a variety of aspects. This section focuses on elements, atoms, compounds, and structure. Examples, formulas, and pictures are provided.

Learn about acid-base equilibria and calculations in this Chem1 Virtual e-Textbook.

As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the Earth, and specifically the Earth's crust. Other topics covered include chemistry of the crust, composition of rock, distribution of...

As part of the "Basic Atomics" section of the Virtual Textbook, chemical equations are examined here. Equations involving ions and limiting-reactant problems are also discussed.

Understand the rates and mechanisms of chemical change. These topics stand in contrast to the subjects of equilibrium and thermodynamics that control the direction of chemical change.

A thorough introduction to chemical thermodynamics and the first law at the university level.

The eight pages in this section of the Chem1 Virtual Textbook cover elementary electrochemistry at a level suitable for first-year college and advanced high school courses.

As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to Earth's atmosphere. Topics covered in the overview include structure of the atmosphere, composition of the atmosphere, energy balance of...

Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores chemical bonding in relation to metals and semiconductors. Topics covered include molecular orbitals in metals, band structure in metals, and more.

The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with chemical bonding and specifically the study of both polar and nonpolar...