The Concepts in Chemistry lecture books are concise and focused. They are meant to be used both in and out of the classroom. The integration of the lectures with the book ensures that it is easy to ...

A dilute solution of bromine is added to samples of heptane and cyclohexene. The bromination reactions and mechanisms are compared. UV light splits the bromine molecule into two reactive radicals, ...

The addition of NH4Cl to a solution of ammonia shows the effect of adding a common ion to a system at equilibrium. Add water to each of two beakers. Add 2 drops of phenolphthalein to each. Add a few ...

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