Yu.V. Khodakov, D.A. Epshtein, P.A. Gloriozov - Inorganic Chemistry Textbook for Schools - Part One - Mir - 1988This comprehensive chemistry textbook delves into the core principles and essential concepts of chemistry, serving as an introductory guide for learners. It covers a wide spectrum of topics, starting with fundamental notions such as the nature of substances, atomic structure, chemical reactions, and types of chemical equations. The book progresses systematically, exploring crucial elements like oxygen, hydrogen, and their compounds, as well as water, solutions, acids, and bases.It goes beyond elemental exploration, addressing inorganic compounds, periodicity, chemical bonding, and the structure of substances. The text offers practical insights through laboratory exercises and experiments, emphasizing quantitative relationships and the periodic law as articulated by Mendeleev. Additionally, it delves into the intricacies of chemical reactions, including those involving the halogens and the oxygen subgroup, while detailing the manufacture and significance of sulphuric acid.With its organized structure and detailed explanations, this book provides a foundational understanding of chemistry, making it an invaluable resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive grasp of chemical principles and their applications. Translated from the Russian by Alexander RosinkinFirst published 1984Revised from the 1982 Russian editionSecond printing 1988 ---Many thanks to Ajayji and Neelkamalji for making this book available. Table of Contents 1. First Notions of Chemistry (Page 9)1.1 The Subject Matter of Chemistry (Page 9)1.2 Substance (Page 11)1.3 Pure Substances and Mixtures (Page 13)1.4 Physical Phenomena (Page 15)1.5 Chemical Phenomena (Page 16)1.6 Signs and Conditions of Chemical Reactions (Page 18)1.7 Chemical Reactions Around Us (Page 19)1.8 The Atom (Page 20)1.9 Simple Substances and Compounds (Page 23)1.10 Chemical Elements (Page 25)1.11 Symbols (Page 26)1.12 Atomic Mass (Weight) (Page 27)1.13 Constant Composition (Page 28)1.14 Chemical Formula, Molecular Weight (Page 29)1.15 Valency (Page 31)1.16 Derivation of Formulas by Valency (Page 34)1.17 The Theory of Atoms and Molecules in Chemistry (Page 35)1.18 The Law of Conservation of Mass (Weight) (Page 37)1.19 Chemical Equations (Page 38)1.20 Types of Chemical Reactions (Page 40) 2. Oxygen, Oxides, Burning (Page 43)2.1 Oxygen (Page 43)2.2 Properties of Oxygen (Page 44)2.3 Oxidation, Oxides (Page 46)2.4 Flame (Page 48)2.5 Uses of Oxygen (Page 50)2.6 Preparing Oxygen (Page 53)2.7 The Composition of Air (Page 55)2.8 Burning and Slow Oxidation (Page 57)2.9 Uses of Air, Combustion of Fuels (Page 59) 3. Hydrogen, Acids, Salts (Page 62)3.1 Preparation of Hydrogen (Page 62)3.2 Physical Properties of Hydrogen (Page 64)3.3 Chemical Properties of Hydrogen (Page 65)3.4 Hydrogen in Nature, Acids (Page 69)3.5 Composition of Acids, Salts (Page 71)3.6 Action of Acids on Metal Oxides, Exchange Reactions (Page 73) 4. Water, Solutions, Bases (Page 75) 5. Main Classes of Inorganic Compounds (Page 93) 6. Laboratory Exercises (Page 101) 7. Practical Experiments (Page 108) 8. Quantitative Relationships in Chemistry (Page 116) 9. Periodic Law and Periodic System of Chemical Elements by D. I. Mendeleev (Page 129) 10. Chemical Bond, Structure of Substance (Page 158) 11. The Halogens (Page 175) 12. Oxygen Subgroup (Page 188) 13. Main Regularities of Chemical Reactions, Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid (Page 200) 14. Laboratory Exercises (Page 216) 15. Practical Experiments (Page 217) 16. Answers to Questions Marked with an Asterisk (Page 220)