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Investigating Chemistry

Introductory Chemistry From A Forensic Science PerspectiveFourth Edition| ©2019 Matthew Johll

Johll Investigating Chemistry uses forensic science as a framework to teach chemistry.  The inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations serve as context to teach fundamental chemistry concepts to non-science majors. Capitalizing on student interest in this com...

Johll Investigating Chemistry uses forensic science as a framework to teach chemistry.  The inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations serve as context to teach fundamental chemistry concepts to non-science majors. Capitalizing on student interest in this compelling topic, Johll is able to make learning chemistry exciting and accessible.  Each chapter is driven by a case study with details from a real crime scenario, providing an investigative approach to learning chemistry concepts..

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Johll Investigating Chemistry uses forensic science as a framework to teach chemistry.  The inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations serve as context to teach fundamental chemistry concepts to non-science majors. Capitalizing on student interest in this compelling topic, Johll is able to make learning chemistry exciting and accessible.  Each chapter is driven by a case study with details from a real crime scenario, providing an investigative approach to learning chemistry concepts..

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    Investigating Chemistry

    Fourth Edition| 2019

    Matthew Johll

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Forensic Chemistry
    Case Study: Evidence in the Air
    1.1 Welcome
    1.2 Chemistry, Crime, and the Global Society
    1.3 Physical Evidence: Matter and Its Forms
    1.4 The Periodic Table Evidence Analysis: Thin-Layer Chromatography
    1.5 Learning the Language of Chemistry
    1.6 The Most Important Skill of a Forensic Scientist: Observation
    1.7 Critical Thinking and the Crime Scene: The Scientific Method
    1.8 Case Study Finale: Evidence in the Air

    Chapter 2 Evidence Collection and Preservation
    Case Study: A Muddy Murder
    2.1 Preserving Evidence: Reactions, Properties, and Changes
    2.2 Physical Evidence Collection: Mass, Weight, and Units
    2.3 Mathematics of Unit Conversions
    2.4 Errors and Estimates in Laboratory Measurements: Signifi cant Figures
    2.5 Mathematics of Signifi cant Figure Calculations
    2.6 Experimental Results: Accuracy and Precision
    2.7 How to Analyze Evidence: Density Measurements
    2.8 Mathematics of Density Measurements
    2.9 How to Analyze Glass and Soil: Using Physical Properties
    2.10 Case Study Finale: A Muddy Murder

    Chapter 3 Atomic Clues
    Case Study: Her Name was Nikole
    3.1 Origins of the Atomic Theory: Ancient Greek Philosophers
    3.2 Foundations of a Modern Atomic Theory
    3.3 Dalton’s Atomic Theory
    3.4 Atomic Structure: Subatomic Particles
    3.5 Nature’s Detectives: Isotopes
    3.6 Atomic Mass: Isotopic Abundance and the Periodic Table
    3.7 Mathematics of Isotopic Abundance and Atomic Mass
    3.8 Atomic Structure: Electrons and Emission Spectra
    3.9 Mathematics of Light
    3.10 Atomic Structure: Electron Orbitals
    3.11 Electron Configurations
    Evidence Analysis: Scanning
    Electron Microscopy
    3.12 Case Study Finale: Her Name was Nikole

    Chapter 4 Chemical Evidence
    Case Study: Mind Games
    4.1 Chemical Nature of Evidence: Regions of the Periodic Table
    4.2 Types of Compounds: Covalent Compounds
    4.3 Types of Compounds: Ionic Compounds
    4.4 Common Names and Diatomic Elements
    4.5 Basics of Chemical Reactions
    4.6 Balancing Chemical Equations
    4.7 Mathematics of Chemical Reactions: Mole Calculations
    4.8 Mathematics of Chemical Reactions: Stoichiometry Calculations
    4.9 Types of Reactions
    4.10 Mathematics of Chemical Reactions: Limiting Reactants and Theoretical Yields
    Evidence Analysis: Spectrophotometry
    4.11 Case Study Finale: Mind Games

    Chapter 5 Chemistry of Bonding:
    Structure and Function of Drug Molecules
    Case Study: Was it murder?
    5.1 Nature of Covalent Bonds
    5.2 Lewis Structures of Ionic Compounds
    5.3 Lewis Structures of Covalent Compounds
    5.4 Resonance Structures
    5.5 VSEPR Theory
    5.6 Polarity of Bonds and Molecules
    5.7 Molecular Geometry of Drugs
    5.8 Drug Receptors and Brain Chemistry
    Evidence Analysis: Immunoassay Methods
    5.9 Case Study Finale: Was it murder?

    Chapter 6 Properties of Solutions I: Aqueous Solutions
    Case Study: An Aqueous Apocalypse
    6.1 Aqueous Solutions
    6.2 Solution Properties
    6.3 Net Ionic Reactions
    6.4 Solubility
    6.5 Mathematics of Solutions: Concentration Calculations
    6.6 Acid Chemistry
    6.7 Base Chemistry
    6.8 Neutralization Reactions
    6.9 The pH Scale and Buffers
    6.10 Mathematics of Solutions: Calculating pH
    6.11 Case Study Finale: An Aqueous Apocalypse

    Chapter 7 Properties of Solutions II: Intermolecular Forces and Colligative Properties
    Case Study: Something for the Pain
    7.1 Intermolecular Forces and Surface Tension
    7.2 Types of Intermolecular Forces
    7.3 Mixed Intermolecular Forces
    7.4 The Process of Dissolution
    7.5 Rate of Dissolving Soluble Compounds
    7.6 Colligative Properties: Boiling Point of Solutions
    7.7 Mathematics of Boiling Point Elevation
    7.8 Colligative Properties: Freezing Point of Solutions
    7.9 Mathematics of Freezing Point Depression
    7.10 Colligative Properties: Osmosis
    7.11 Mathematics of Osmotic Pressure
    Evidence Analysis: HPLC
    7.12 Case Study Finale: Something for the Pain

    Chapter 8 Drug Chemistry
    Case Study: Administering Murder
    8.1 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
    8.2 Alkanes
    8.3 Alkenes and Alkynes
    8.4 Branched Isomers
    8.5 Cyclic Compounds
    8.6 Ethers, Ketones, and Esters
    8.7 Amines
    8.8 Alcohols, Aldehydes, and Carboxylic Acids
    8.9 How to Extract Organic Compounds: Solubility and Acid–Base Properties
    Evidence Analysis: Infrared Spectroscopy
    8.10 Case Study Finale: Administering Murder 2

    Chapter 9 Chemistry of Fire and Heat
    Case Study: “False and Unreliable”
    9.1 The Chemistry of Fire
    9.2 Combustion Reactions
    9.3 Redox Reactions
    9.4 Thermochemistry of Fire
    9.5 Heat Capacity and Phase Changes
    9.6 Mathematics of Heat Capacity
    9.7 The First Law of Thermodynamics and Calorimetry
    9.8 Mathematics of Calorimetry
    9.9 Petroleum Refinement
    Evidence Analysis: Gas Chromatography
    9.10 Case Study Finale: “False and Unreliable”

    Chapter 10 Chemistry of Explosions
    Case Study: Tracing Explosives
    10.1 Explosives 101
    10.2 Redox Chemistry of Explosives
    10.3 Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases
    10.4 Gas Laws
    10.5 Mathematics of the Gas Laws
    10.6 The Combined and Ideal Gas Laws
    10.7 Mathematics of the Combined and Ideal Gas Laws
    10.8 Mathematics of Advanced Ideal Gas Law Problems
    10.9 Detection of Explosives: Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
    Evidence Analysis: Mass Spectroscopy
    10.10 Case Study Finale: Tracing Explosives

    Chapter 11 Applications of Chemical Kinetics
    Case Study: The Casey Anthony Trial
    11.1 Introduction to Chemical Kinetics
    11.2 Collision Theory
    11.3 Kinetics and Temperature
    11.4 Kinetics and Catalysts
    11.5 Zero-Order Reactions
    11.6 First-Order Reactions
    11.7 Half-Life
    11.8 Case Study Finale: The Casey Anthony Trial

    Chapter 12 Nuclear Chemistry: Energy, Medicine, Weapons, and Terrorism
    Case Study: Elimination by Irradiation
    12.1 The Discovery of Natural Radioactivity
    12.2 Radiation Types and Hazards
    12.3 Balancing Nuclear Equations
    12.4 Half-Lives and Risk Assessment
    12.5 Medical Applications of Nuclear Isotopes
    12.6 Forensic Application of Carbon-14
    12.7 Nuclear Power Plants
    12.8 Military Uses of Nuclear Isotopes
    12.9 Nuclear Transmutations
    12.10 Nuclear Terrorism
    Evidence Analysis: Neutron Activation Analysis
    12.11 Case Study Finale: Elimination by Irradiation

    Chapter 13 Chemical Equilibrium and Poisons
    Case Study: A Mother-in-Law’s Justice 375
    13.1 Introduction to Poisons
    13.2 Chemical Equilibrium and Poisons
    13.3 Dynamic Equilibrium
    13.4 Values of the Equilibrium Constant
    13.5 Le Chatelier’s Principle
    13.6 Solubility Equilibrium
    13.7 Mathematics of Equilibrium
    13.8 Case Study Finale: A Mother-in-Law’s Justice

    Chapter 14 Introduction to Biochemistry and DNA Analysis
    Case Study: Remembering 9-11
    14.1 Lipids: Fats, Waxes, and Oils
    14.2 Carbohydrates
    14.3 Proteins
    14.4 DNA Basics
    14.5 DNA Analysis
    14.6 Mitochondrial DNA
    14.7 Case Study Finale: Remembering 9-11
    Appendix A
    Appendix B
    Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions and Problems
    Combined Glossary/Index

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    Dr. Matthew Johll is Professor of Chemistry and Adjunct Professor of Forensic Science at Illinois Valley Community College, where he teaches introductory and general chemistry courses. Dr. Johll received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Iowa State University. In addition to his twenty years of teaching, he has also served as an expert witness/consultant for several murder cases in the United Kingdom, including a BBC investigation into a serial killer. He has also consulted on a Jane Doe case in central Illinois, in which new scientific methods are being employed to identify the victim. When he is not writing, editing, grading, or teaching, he can be found camping with his three sons and serving as Scoutmaster for their Boy Scout troop. He was recently honored with the National Outstanding Eagle Scout award for his professional achievements.

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