Structure & Reactivity in Chemistry

 

Introduction to Molecules

with problems contributed by Kate Graham

IM.1. Why molecules matter

IM.2. Lewis structures

IM.3. Lewis & multiple bonds

IM.4. Lewis & valence

IM.5. Lewis & formal charge

IM.6. Lewis & resonance

IM.7. Ionic bonds

IM.7.5. Judging Ionic vs. Covalent

IM.8. Line drawings

IM.9. Three dimensional drawings

IM10.  Other geometries

IM11.  Controversies in drawing structures

IM12.  Organic functional groups

IM13.  Common biological molecules

IM.14.  Drawing biological macromolecules

IM15.  Application Problems

IM16.   Solutions to problems

 

Appendix: Quick Guide to Common Organic Structural Features & Functional Groups

 

This site was written by Chris P. Schaller, Ph.D., College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's University (retired) with other authors as noted on individual pages.  It is freely available for educational use.

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