Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry - John McMurry, Mary E. Castellion, David S. Ballantine

Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

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2006 | 5th edition
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For two-semester/three-quarter courses in General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, primarily for majors in Allied Health, and occasionally in Environmental Technology, Agriculture, and other majors.

 

Rewritten throughout for enhanced clarity and readability – without sacrificing content – this highly student-oriented best-seller offers a focus on problem-solving and engaging discussions of relevant applications. It effectively covers the essentials of allied health chemistry without excessive and unnecessary detail, and puts chemistry in the context of everyday life. This revision features new co-author David Ballantine.

Chapter 1: Matter and Life

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

1.1 Chemistry: The Central Science

1.2 States of Matter

1.3 Classification of Matter

1.4 An Example of a Chemical Reaction

            Application: Chemicals, Toxicity and Risk

1.5 Chemical Elements and Symbols

1.6 Elements and the Periodic Table

            Application: Mercury and Mercury Poisoning

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 2: Measurements in Chemistry

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

2.1 Physical Quantities

2.2 Measuring Mass

2.3 Measuring Length and Volume

2.4 Measurement and Significant Figures

            Application: Apothecary Units

2.5 Scientific Notation

            Application: Powers of Ten

2.6 Rounding Off Numbers

2.7 Problem Solving: Converting a Quantity from One Unit to Another

2.8 Problem Solving: Estimating Answers

2.9 Measuring Temperature

            Application: Obesity: A Large Problem

2.10 Energy and Heat

2.11 Density

            Application: Measuring Body Fat

2.12 Specific Gravity

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 3: Atoms and the Periodic Table

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

3.1 Atomic Theory

3.2 Elements and Atomic Number

3.3 Isotopes and Atomic Weight

3.4 The Periodic Table

            Application: Are Atoms Real?

3.5 Some Characteristics of Different Groups

            Application: The Origin of Chemical Elements

3.6 Electron Structure of Atoms

3.7 Electronic Configurations

3.8 Electronic Configurations and the Periodic Table

            Application: Atoms and Light

            Connection:  Art Conservator

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 4: Ionic Compounds

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

4.1 Ions

4.2 Periodic Properties and Ion Formation

4.3 Ionic Bonds

4.4 Some Properties of Ionic Compounds

4.5 Ions and the Octet Rule

            Application: Minerals and Gems

4.6 Electron-Dot Symbols

4.7 Ions of Some Common Elements

4.8 Naming Ions

            Application: Salt

4.9 Polyatomic Ions

            Application: Biologically Important Ions

4.10 Formulas of Ionic Compounds

4.11 Naming Ionic Compounds

4.12 H+ and OH- Ions: An Introduction to Acids and Bases

            Connection: Physical Therapist

            Application: Osteoporosis

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 5: Molecular Compounds

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

5.1 Covalent Bonds

5.2 Covalent Bonds and the Periodic Table

5.3 Multiple Covalent Bonds

5.4 Coordinate Covalent Bonds

            Application: Carbon Monoxide: A Surprising Molecule

5.5 Molecular Formulas and Lewis Structures

5.6 Drawing Lewis Structures

5.7 The Shapes of Molecules

            Application: VERY Big Molecules

5.8 Polar Covalent Bonds and Electronegativity

5.9 Polar Molecules

5.10 Naming Binary Molecular Compounds

            Application: Damascenone, by Any Other Name, Would Smell as Sweet

5.11 Characteristics of Molecular Compounds

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

 

Chapter 6: Chemical Reactions: Classification and Mass Relationships

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

6.1 Chemical Equations

6.2 Balancing Chemical Equations

6.3 Avogadro’s Number and the Mole

6.4 Gram-Mole Conversions

            Application: Did Ben Franklin have Avogadro’s Number? A Ballpark Calculation

6.5 Mole Relationships and Chemical Equations

6.6 Mass Relationships and Chemical Equations

6.7 Percent Yield

6.8 Classes of Chemical Reactions

6.9 Precipitation Reactions and Solubility Guidelines

            Application: Gout and Kidney Stones: Problems in Solubility

6.10 Acids, Bases and Neutralization Reactions           

6.11 Redox Reactions

            Application: Batteries

6.12 Recognizing Redox Reactions

            Application: Photography: A Series of Redox Reactions

6.13 Net Ionic Equations

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 7: Chemical Reactions: Energy, Rates and Equilibrium

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

7.1 Energy and Chemical Bonds

7.2 Heat Changes During Chemical Reactions

7.3 Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

7.4 Why do Chemical Reactions Occur? Free Energy

            Application: Energy from Food

7.5 How do Chemical Reactions Occur? Reaction Rates

7.6 Effects of Temperature, Concentration, and Catalysts of Reaction Rates

7.7 Reversible Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium

            Application: Regulation of Body Temperature

7.8 Equilibrium Equations and Equilibrium Constants

7.9 Le Chatelier’s Principle: The Effect of Changing Conditions on Equilibria

            Application: Nitrogen Fixation

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 8: Gases, Liquids and Solids

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

8.1 States of Matter and Their Changes

8.2 Gases and the Kinetic-Molecular Theory

8.3 Pressure

8.4 Boyle’s Law: The Relation between Volume and Pressure

            Application: Blood Pressure

8.5 Charles’s Law:  The Relation between Volume and Temperature

8.6 Guy-Lussac’s Law: The Relation between Pressure and Temperature

8.7 The Combined Gas Law

8.8 Avogadro’s Law: The Relation between Volume and Molar Amount

8.9 The Ideal Gas Law

8.10 Partial Pressure and Dalton’s Law

            Application: Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming

8.11 Intermolecular Forces

8.12 Liquids

8.13 Water: A Unique Liquid

8.14 Solids

8.15 Changes of State

            Application: Biomaterials for Joint Replacement

            Application: CO2 as an Environmentally Friendly Solvent

            Connection: Respiratory Therapist

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 9: Solutions

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

9.1 Mixtures and Solutions

9.2 The Solution Process

9.3 Solid Hydrates

9.4 Solubility

9.5 The Effect of Temperature on Solubility

9.6 The Effect of Pressure on Solubility: Henry’s Law

9.7 Units of Concentration

            Application: Breathing and Oxygen Transport

9.8 Dilution

9.9 Ions in Solution: Electrolytes

9.10 Electrolytes in Body Fluids: Equivalents and Milliequivalents

9.11 Properties of Solutions

            Application: Electrolytes, Fluid Replacement, and Sports Drinks

9.12 Osmosis and Osmotic Pressure

9.13 Dialysis

            Application: Time-Released Medications

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 10: Acids and Bases

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

10.1 Acids and Bases in Aqueous Solutions

10.2 Some Common Acids and Bases

10.3 The Bronsted-Lowry Definition of Acids and Bases

10.4 Water as Both an Acid and a Base

10.5 Some Common Acid-Base Reactions

            Application: Ulcers and Antacids

10.6 Acid and Base Strength

10.7 Acid Dissociation Constants

10.8 Dissociation of Water

10.9 Measuring Acidity in Aqueous Solutions: pH

10.10 Working with pH

10.11 Laboratory Determination of Acidity

10.12 Buffer Solutions

10.13 Buffers in the Body

            Application: Buffers in the Body: Acidosis and Alkalosis

10.14 Acid and Base Equivalents

10.15 Titration

            Application: Acid Rain

10.16 Acidity and Basicity of Salt Solutions

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 11: Nuclear Chemistry

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

11.1 Nuclear Reactions

11.2 The Discovery and Nature of Radioactivity

11.3 Stable and Unstable Isotopes

11.4 Nuclear Decay

            Application: Medical Uses of Radioactivity

11.5 Radioactive Half-Life

11.6 Radioactive Decay Series

11.7 Ionizing Radiation

11.8 Detecting Radiation

            Application: Irradiated Food

11.9 Measuring Radiation

11.10 Artificial Transmutation

            Application: Body Imaging

11.11 Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion

            Application: Archaeological Radiocarbon Dating

            Connection: Nuclear Medicine Technician

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 12: Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

12.1 The Nature of Organic Molecules

12.2 Families of Organic Molecules: Functional Groups

12.3 The Structure of Organic Molecules: Alkanes and Their Isomers

12.4 Drawing Organic Structures

            Application: Natural versus Synthetic

12.5 The Shapes of Organic Molecules

12.6 Naming Alkanes

            Application: Displaying Molecular Shapes

12.7 Properties of Alkanes

12.8 Reactions of  Alkanes

12.9 Cycloalkanes

            Application: Petroleum

12.10 Drawing and Naming Cycloalkanes

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 13: Alkenes, Alkynes and Aromatic Compounds

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

13.1 Alkenes and Alkynes

13.2 Naming Alkenes and Alkynes

13.3 The Structure of Alkenes: Cis-Trans Isomerism

13.4 Properties of Alkenes and Alkynes

13.5 Kinds of Organic Reactions

            Application: The Chemistry of Vision

13.6 Reactions of Alkenes and Alkynes

13.7 How an Alkene Addition Reaction Occurs

13.8 Alkene Polymers

13.9 Aromatic Compounds and the Structure of Benzene

            Application: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cancer

13.10 Naming Aromatic Compounds

13.11 Reactions of Aromatic Compounds

            Application: Why We See Color

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 14: Some Compounds with Oxygen, Sulfur, or a Halogen

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

14.1 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

14.2 Some Common Alcohols

14.3 Naming Alcohols

14.4 Properties of Alcohols

14.5 Reactions of Alcohols

            Application: Ethyl Alcohol as a Drug and a Poison

14.6 Phenols

14.7 Acidity of Alcohols and Phenols

            Application: Phenols as Antioxidants

14.8 Ethers

14.9 Thiols and Disulfides

            Application: Inhaled Anesthetics

14.10 Halogen-Containing Compounds

            Application: Chlorofluorocarbons and the Ozone Hole

            Connection: Resource Conservationist

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 15: Amines

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

15.1 Amines

            Application: Chemical Information

15.2 Properties of Amines

15.3 Heterocyclic Nitrogen Compounds

            Application: NO: A Small Molecule with Big Responsibilities

15.4 Basicity of Amines

            Application: Organic Compounds in Body Fluids and the “Solubility Switch”

15.5 Amine Salts

15.6 Amines in Plants: Alkaloids

            Application: Toxicology

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 16: Aldehydes and Ketones

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

16.1 The Carbonyl Group

16.2 Naming Aldehydes and Ketones

            Application: Chemical Warfare Among the Insects

16.3 Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones

            Application: Vanilla: What Kind Is Best?

16.4 Some Common Aldehydes and Ketones

16.5 Oxidation of Aldehydes

16.6 Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketones

            Application: Is it Poisonous, or Isn’t It?

16.7 Addition of Alcohols: Hemiacetals and Acetals

            Connection: Sensory Evaluation Manager

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 17: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

17.1 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

17.2 Some Common Carboxylic Acids

17.3 Acidity of Carboxylic Acids

            Application:  Acids for the Skin

            Application: Acid Salts as Food Additives

17.4 Reactions of Carboxylic Acids: Ester and Amide Formation

17.5 Aspirin and Other Over-the-Counter Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

17.6 Hydrolysis of Esters and Amides

17.7 Polyamides and Polyesters

            Application: Kevlar: A Life-Saving` Polymer

17.8 Phosphoric Acid Derivatives

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 18: Amino Acids and Proteins

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

18.1 An Introduction to Biochemistry

18.2 Protein Structure and Function: An Overview

18.3 Amino Acids

18.4 Acid-Base Properties of Amino Acids

            Application: Nutrition in Health and Disease

18.5 Handedness

18.6 Molecular Handednesss and Amino Acids

18.7 Primary Protein Structure

            Application: Proteins in the Diet

18.8 Shape-Determining Interactions in Proteins

            Application: Protein Analysis by Electrophoresis

18.9 Secondary Protein Structure

18.10 Tertiary protein Structure

18.11 Quaternary Protein Structure

18.12 Chemical Properties of Proteins

            Application: Prions: Proteins that Cause Disease

            Connection: Food Technologist

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 19: Enzymes and Vitamins

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

19.1 Catalysis by Enzymes

19.2 Enzyme Cofactors

19.3 Enzyme Classification

            Application: Lead Poisoning and an Antidote

            Application: Biocatalysis: Food and Chemicals

19.4 How Enzymes Work

19.5 Effect of Concentration on Enzyme Activity

19.6 Effect of Temperature and pH on Enzyme Activity

            Application: Extremozymes: Enzymes from the Edge

19.7 Enzyme Regulation: Feedback and Allosteric Control

            Application: Enzymes in Medical Diagnosis

19.8 Enzyme Regulation: Inhibition

19.9 Enzyme Regulation: Covalent Modification and Genetic Control

            Application: Enzyme Inhibitors as Drugs

19.10 Vitamins

            Application: Vitamins, Minerals, and Food Labels

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 20: Chemical Messengers: Hormones, Neurotransmitters, and Drugs

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

20.1 Messenger Molecules

20.2 Hormones and the Endocrine System

            Application: Homeostasis

20.3 How Hormones Work: Epinephrine and Fight-or-Flight

20.4 Amino Acid Derivatives and Polypeptides as Hormones

20.5 Steroid Hormones

            Application: Plant Hormones

20.6 Neurotransmitters

20.7 How Neurotransmitters Work: Acetylcholine, Its Agonists and Antagonists

20.8 Histamine and Antihistamine

            Application: And from This Little Frog…

20.9 Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine

20.10 Neuropeptides and Pain Relief

20.11 Drug Discovery and Drug Design

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 21: The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

21.1 Energy and Life

21.2 Energy and Biochemical Reactions

            Application: Life Without Sunlight

21.3 Cells and Their Structure

21.4 An Overview of Metabolism and Energy Production

21.5 Strategies of Metabolism: ATP and Energy Transfer

21.6 Strategies of Metabolism: Metabolic Pathways and Coupled Reactions

            Application: Basal Metabolism

21.7 Strategies of Metabolism: Oxidized and Reduced Coenzymes

21.8 The Citric Acid Cycle

21.9 The Electron-Transport Chain and ATP Production

            Application: Energy Undone: Blockers and Uncouplers of Oxidative Phosphorylation

21.10 Harmful Oxygen By-Products and Antioxidant Vitamins

            Application: Plants and Photosynthesis

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 22: Carbohydrates

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

22.1 An Introduction to Carbohydrates

22.2 Handedness of Carbohydrates

22.3 The D and L Families of Sugars: Drawing Sugar Molecules

            Application: Chirality Meets the Marketplace

22.4 Structure of Glucose and other Monosaccharides

            Application: Carbohydrates in the Diet

22.5 Some Important Monosaccharides

22.6 Reactions of Monosaccharides

22.7 Disaccharides

            Application: Cell Walls: Rigid Defense Systems

22.8 Variations on the Carbohydrate Theme

22.9 Some Important Polysaccharides

            Application: Cell-Surface Carbohydrates and Blood Type

            Application: Dietary Fiber

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 23: Carbohydrate Metabolism

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

23.1 Digestion of Carbohydrates

23.2 Glucose Metabolism: An Overview

23.3 Glycolosis

23.4 Entry of Other Sugars into Glycolosis

23.5 The Fate of Pyruvate

            Application: Tooth Decay

            Application: Microbial Fermentations: Ancient and Modern

23.6 Energy Output in Complete Catabolism of Glucose

23.7 Regulation of Glucose Metabolism and Energy Production

23.8 Metabolism in Fasting and Starvation

23.9 Metabolism in Diabetes Mellitus

            Application: Diagnosis and Monitoring of Diabetes

23.10 Glycogen Metabolism: Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis

            Application: The Biochemistry of Running

23.11 Gluconeogenesis: Glucose from Noncarbohydrates

            Application: Polysaccharides–What Are They Good For?

            Connection: Dietitian

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 24: Lipids

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

24.1 Structure and Classification of Lipids

24.2 Fatty Acids and Their Esters

            Application: Lipids in the Diet

24.3 Properties of Fats and Oils

24.4 Chemical Reactions of Triacylglycerols

            Application: Detergents

24.5 Cell Membrane Lipids: Phospholipids and Glycolipids

24.6 Cell Membrane Lipids: Cholesterol

24.7 Structure of Cell Membranes

            Application: Butter and Its Substitutes

            Application: Liposomes form Health and Beauty

24.8 Transport Across Cell Membranes

24.9 Eicosanoids: Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 25: Lipid Metabolism

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

25.1 Digestion of Triacylglycerols

25.2 Lipoproteins for Lipid Transport

            Application: Lipids and Atherosclerosis

25.3 Triacylglycerol Metabolism: An Overview

            Application: Fat Storage: A Good Thing or Not?

25.4 Storage and Mobilization of Triacylglycerols

25.5 Oxidation of Fatty Acids

25.6 Energy from Fatty Acid Oxidation

25.7 Ketone Bodies and Ketoacidosis

            Application: The Liver, Clearinghouse for Metabolism

25.8 Biosynthesis of Fatty Acids

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 26: Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

26.1 DNA, Chromosomes and Genes

26.2 Composition of Nucleic Acids

26.3 The Structure of Nucleic Acid Chains

26.4 Base Pairing in DNA: The Watson-Crick Model

26.5 Nucleic Acids and Heredity

            Application: Viruses and AIDS

26.6 Replication of DNA

26.7 Structure and Function of RNA

26.8 Transcription: RNA Synthesis

26.9 The Genetic Code

26.10 Translation: Transfer RNA and Protein Synthesis

            Application: “Bird Flu”: The Next Epidemic?

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 27: Genomics

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

27.1 Mapping the Human Genome

27.2 A Trip Along a Chromosome

            Application: Whose Genome is it?

27.3 Mutations and Polymorphisms

27.4 Recombinant DNA

            Application: Serendipity and the Polymerase Chain Reaction

            Application: DNA Fingerprinting

27.5 Genomics: Using What We Know

            Connection: Forensic Scientist

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 28: Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

28.1 Digestion of Proteins

28.2 Amino Acid Metabolism: An Overview

28.3 Amino Acid Catabolism: The Amino Group

28.4 The Urea Cycle

            Application: Pathways to Gout

28.5 Amino Acid Catabolism: The Carbon Atoms

            Application: The Importance of Essential Amino Acids and Effects of Deficiencies

28.6 Biosynthesis of Nonessential Amino Acids

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Chapter 29: Body Fluids

Chapter Goals

Concepts to Review

29.1 Body Water and Its Solutes

29.2 Fluid Balance

29.3 Blood

29.4 Plasma Proteins, White Bloods Cells and Immunity

            Application: The Blood-Brain Barrier

29.5 Blood Clotting

29.6 Red Blood Cells and Blood Gases

29.7 The Kidney and Urine Formation

29.8 Urine Composition and Function

            Application: Automated Clinical Laboratory Analysis

            Connection: Veterinary Lab Technician

Keywords

Summary: Revisiting the Chapter Goals

Understanding Key Concepts

Additional Problems

 

Appendices

Glossary

Answers to Selected Problems

Photo Credits

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 27.4.2006
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 277 mm
Gewicht 1888 g
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Chemie
ISBN-10 0-13-227995-9 / 0132279959
ISBN-13 978-0-13-227995-6 / 9780132279956
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