• Chapter 6 Chemical Bonds 156

    • 6.1 Ionic Bonding 158

    • 6.2 Covalent Bonding 165

    • 6.3 Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas 170

    • 6.4 The Structure of Metals 176

      • Concepts in Action
        Chipping In 182

  • Chapter 7 Chemical Reactions 190

    • 7.1 Describing Reactions 192

    • 7.2 Types of Reactions 199

    • 7.3 Energy Changes in Reactions 206

      • Concepts in Action
        Firefighting 210

    • 7.4 Reaction Rates 212

    • 7.5 Equilibrium 216

  • Chapter 8 Solutions, Acids, and Bases 226

    • 8.1 Formation of Solutions 228

    • 8.2 Solubility and Concentration 235

    • 8.3 Properties of Acids and Bases 240

    • 8.4 Strength of Acids and Bases 246

      • Concepts in Action
        River of Life 250

  • Chapter 9 Carbon Chemistry 260

    • 9.1 Carbon Compounds 262

      • Concepts in Action
        Breathing Easy 270

    • 9.2 Substituted Hydrocarbons 272

    • 9.3 Polymers 275

    • 9.4 Reactions in Cells 282

  • Chapter 10 Nuclear Chemistry 290

    • 10.1 Radioactivity 292

    • 10.2 Rates of Nuclear Decay 298

    • 10.3 Artificial Transmutation 303

      • Concepts in Action
        Nuclear Medicine 306

    • 10.4 Fission and Fusion 308

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    Table of Contents

    Physical Science CHAPTER 1 Science Skills CHAPTER 2 Properties of Matter CHAPTER 3 States of Matter CHAPTER 4 Atomic Structure CHAPTER 5 The Periodic Table CHAPTER 6 Chemical Bonds CHAPTER 7 Chemical Reactions CHAPTER 8 Solutions, Acids, and Bases CHAPTER 9 Carbon Chemistry CHAPTER 10 Nuclear Chemistry CHAPTER 11 Motion CHAPTER 12 Forces and Motion CHAPTER 13 Forces in Fluids CHAPTER 14 Work, Power, and Machines CHAPTER 15 Energy CHAPTER 16 Thermal Energy and Heat CHAPTER 17 Mechanical Waves and Sound CHAPTER 18 The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Light CHAPTER 19 Optics CHAPTER 20 Electricity CHAPTER 21 Magnetism CHAPTER 22 Earth's Interior CHAPTER 23 Earth's Surface CHAPTER 24 Weather and Climate CHAPTER 25 The Solar System CHAPTER 26 Exploring the Universe Skills and Reference Handbook