Chapter 1 Science Skills xviii
1.1 What is Science? 2
1.2 Using a Scientific Approach 7
Concepts in Action
Forensic Science 12
1.3 Measurement 14
1.4 Presenting Scientific Data 22
Careers in Chemistry 34
Chapter 2 Properties of Matter 36
2.1 Classifying Matter 38
2.2 Physical Properties 45
Concepts in Action
Getting a Fresh Start 52
2.3 Chemical Properties 54
Chapter 3 States of Matter 66
3.1 Solids, Liquids, and Gases 68
3.2 The Gas Laws 75
Concepts in Action
Riding on Air 82
3.3 Phase Changes 84
Chapter 4 Atomic Structure 98
4.1 Studying Atoms 100
Concepts in Action
Small-Scale Construction 106
4.2 The Structure of an Atom 108
4.3 Modern Atomic Theory 113
Chapter 5 The Periodic Table 124
5.1 Organizing the Elements 126
5.2 The Modern Periodic Table 130
5.3 Representative Groups 139
Concepts in Action
Elemental Friends and Foes 146