Atoms, Molecules and Ions
Discover the composition of matter, early ideas in atomic theory, atomic structure and symbolism, the periodic table, and chemical nomenclature in this tutorial on atoms, molecules, and ions.
Topics explored include what matter is, elements, atoms, ions, isotopes, compounds, composition of substances and solutions, atomic mass, moles and molarity.
Composition of Matter
Early Ideas in Atomic Theory
Dalton’s Atomic Theory Continued
Cathode Rays
Evolution of Atomic Theory
Atomic Theory Continued
Summarizing the Evolution of Atomic Theory
Atomic Structure and Symbolism
Chemical Symbols and Isotopes
Atomic Mass
Chemical Formulas
Chemical Formulas Continued
Summarizing Atomic Structure and Chemical Formulas
The Periodic Table
Classifying Elements
Electron Transfer and Sharing
Ion Composition and Formation
Ionic Compounds
Molecular Compounds
Chemical Nomenclature
Erin Brokovich and Chromium Contamination
Naming Covalent Compounds
Naming Binary Acids and Oxyacids
Summarizing the Periodic Table, Compounds and Nomenclature