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198 full color pages covering all topics in MCAT inorganic chemistry, including an index and seven 30-minute MCAT practice exams with answers and explanations(161 questions), 168 additional MCAT practice questions also with answers and explanations.

Table of Contents
Lecture 1: Atoms, Molecules, and Quantum Mechanics 1
1-1 Atoms 1
1-2 Elements 2
1-3 The Periodic Table 3
1-4 Characteristics Within Groups 4
1-5 Ions 6
1-6 SI Units and Prefixes 10
1-7 Molecules 10
1-8 Naming Inorganic Compounds 12
1-9 Chemical Reactions and Equations 12
1-10 Chemical Yield 13
1-11 Fundamental Reaction Types 13
1-12 Reaction Symbols 14
1-13 Bonding in Solids 14
1-14 Quantum Mechanics 16
1-15 Quantum Numbers 16
1-16 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle 17
1-17 Energy Level of Electrons 17
Lecture 2: Gases, Kinetics, and Chemical Equilibrium 23
2-1 Gases 23
2-2 Kinetic Molecular Theory 24
2-3 Real Gases 27
2-4 Chemical Kinetics 29
2-5 The Collision Theory 29
2-6 Equations for Reaction Rates 30
2-7 Determining the Rate Law by Experiment 31
2-8 Recognizing Reaction Orders 32
2-9 Rates of Reversible Reactions 33
2-10 Catalysis 34
2-11 Effects of Solvent on Rate 36
2-12 Equilibrium 38
2-13 The Partial Pressure Equilibrium Constant 39
2-14 The Reaction Quotient 39
2-15 Le Châtelier’s Principle 40
Lecture 3: Thermodynamics 45
3-1 Thermodynamics 45
3-2 State Functions 45
3-3 Heat 46
3-4 Work 48
3-5 The First Law of Thermodynamics 49
3-6 Heat Engines 49
3-7 Thermodynamic Functions 53
3-8 Internal Energy 53
3-9 Temperature 54
3-10 Pressure 55
3-11 Enthalpy 55
3-12 Entropy 59
3-13 Gibbs Free Energy 61
Lecture 4: Solutions 65
4-1 Solutions 65
4-2 Colloids 66
4-3 More Solutions 66
4-4 Units of Concentration 67
4-5 Solution Formation 70
4-6 Vapor Pressure 71
4-7 Solubility 75
4-8 Solubility Guidelines 76
4-9 Solubility Factors 77
Lecture 5: Heat Capacity, Phase Change, and Colligative Properties 79
5-1 Phases 79
5-2 Heat Capacity 80
5-3 Calorimeters 81
5-4 Phase Changes 83
5-5 Phase Diagrams 84
5-6 Colligative Properties 88
Lecture 6: Acids and Bases 93
6-1 Definitions 93
6-2 How Molecular Structure Affects Acid Strength 96
6-3 Hydrides 97
6-4 Equilibrium Constants for Acid-Base Reactions 99
6-5 Finding the pH 100
6-6 Salts 101
6-7 Titrations 103
6-8 More Titrations and Buffered Solutions 103
6-9 Indicators and the End Point 105
6-10 Polyprotic Titrations 106
Lecture 7: Electrochemistry 109
7-1 Oxidation-Reduction 109
7-2 Oxidation States 109
7-3 Oxidation-Reduction Titrations 111
7-4 Potentials 113
7-5 Balancing Redox Reactions 114
7-6 The Galvanic Cell 114
7-7 IUPAC Conventions 116
7-8 Free Energy and Chemical Energy 117
7-9 More Cells 120
30-Minute In-class Exams 125
In-Class Exam for Lecture 1 125
In-Class Exam for Lecture 2 131
In-Class Exam for Lecture 3 137
In-Class Exam for Lecture 4 143
In-Class Exam for Lecture 5 149
In-Class Exam for Lecture 6 155
In-Class Exam for Lecture 7 161
Answers & Explanations to In-Class Exams 167
Answers and Scaled Score Conversion for In-Class Exams 168
Explanations to In-Class Exam for Lecture 1 169
Explanations to In-Class Exam for Lecture 2 170
Explanations to In-Class Exam for Lecture 3 172
Explanations to In-Class Exam for Lecture 4 174
Explanations to In-Class Exam for Lecture 5 176
Explanations to In-Class Exam for Lecture 6 178
Explanations to In-Class Exam for Lecture 7 179
Answers & Explanations to Questions in the Lectures 181
Answers to Questions in the Lectures 182
Explanations to Questions in Lecture 1 183
Explanations to Questions in Lecture 2 184
Explanations to Questions in Lecture 3 186
Explanations to Questions in Lecture 4 188
Explanations to Questions in Lecture 5 190
Explanations to Questions in Lecture 6 192
Explanations to Questions in Lecture 7 193
Index 197