http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:35:25 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:35:25 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=335500 ״Concept Development Studies in Chemistry" is an online textbook for an Introductory General Chemistry course, written specifically for use with Socratic teaching or other active learning or interactive teaching styles. Each case study is a development of a major fundamental chemical concept, starting from experimental observations and following scientific reasoning to the development of a model. Each module develops a central concept in Chemistry from experimental observations and inductive reasoning. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=360764 This open textbook provides general principles and functional group reactions. Interactive practice problems provided. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=302318 To understand and achieve a practical mastery of organic chemistry requires an evaluation of interacting, and often competing principles and factors. These do not generally lend themselves to a quantitative treatment, so qualitative judgements as to their relative importance are necessary. Six important factors to which repeated reference will be made are:The Structure and Shape of MoleculesCharge Distribution and Interaction within MoleculesThe Relative Energy and Stability of MoleculesChemical Reactions of Organic Compounds and the Equations that Describe ThemReaction Rates and EquilibriaAcid - Base Interactions http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=335508 Online textbook covers The Molecular Design of Life, Transducing and Storing Energy, Synthesizing the Molecules of Life, and Responding to Environmental Changes. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=442844 This virtual/open textbook is composed of 40 chapters covering general chemistry (1st and 2nd semesters) as well as advanced chemistry topics (e.g. advance aquatic chemistry, a survey of envirnomental geobiochemistry). ״This "reference text" is intended to serve either as a supplement to a regular textbook or as a substitute for one. In the former case it will be useful, and in the latter case essential, for the instructor to provide a syllabus (or links within a learning management system) that guides the student through the sections appropriate to the particular course and correlates it with lectures, problem sets, and other course activities. Institutions that incorporate these materials into their courses should consider downloading this collection to serve as a backup in the event that this site should become unavailable. Please see the download menu item for instructions. Terms of use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. This project began in the late 1980's as a means to supplement (or in some cases to largely replace ) the conventional textbook treatments of various topics in courses in General Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. The purpose was in most cases to provide alternatives to what seemed to be the rather shallow standardized treatments of certain topics presented in many commercial textbooks. These became the "assigned reading" for several of my courses. Eventually, and with the help of an extensive set of computer-based lessons״Stephen Lower is a retired member of the faculty of the Dept of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University Burnaby / Vancouver, Canada http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=432983 These "units" are part of an online course in Chemistry. However, the textbook is incorporated into the course. The units covered are: "1) A Stoichiometry bridge course that is situated in an authentic real-world problem. 2) A course on Chemical Equilibrium and Acid-Base Chemistry that implements a new approach that is proven to improve student performance. 3) Virtual chemistry lab course with over 35 lab assignments.״ The site incorporates videos as well as diagrams to enhance student learning. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=343116 This science education booklet aims to offer a sampling of how basic chemistry and biochemistry research can spur a better understanding of human health. We also want you to witness the fascination of research alive in today's chemistry labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=302321 "Concept Development Studies in Chemistry" is a General Chemistry textbook written specifically for use with Socratic teaching or other active learning or interactive teaching styles. Each case study is a development of a major fundamental chemical concept, starting from experimental observations and following scientific reasoning to the development of a model. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=556099 This is a free, online textbook offered by the CK12 Organization. "CK-12 Chemistry covers Matter, Atomic Structure; The Elements and Their Properties; Stoichiometry; Chemical Kinetics; Physical States of Matter; Thermodynamics; Nuclear Chemistry; and Organic Chemistry.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=433011 This online textbook/course is designed to incorporate various topics from the overall site, ChemWiki. The ChemWiki is “designed to maintain all Modules (pages of chemistry information) in the primary sections” for the core classes in Chemistry. There is also a link to Wikitexts, which contains classes put together by faculty who select which modules to include. As with any wiki, the materials are continually being updated, but in reviewed by peers. "Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the properties and reactivity of all chemical elements. Advanced interests focus on understanding the role of metals in biology and the environment, the design and properties of materials for energy and information technology, fundamental studies on the reactivity of main group and transition elements, and nanotechnology. Synthetic efforts are directed at hydrogen storage materials and thermoelectrics, catalysts for solar hydrogen generation, fullerenes and metal porphyrins, metal clusters and compounds with element-element bonds, as well as nanowires and nanoparticles.״