Ch. 6 | Energy from Combustion
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- Ch. 1 | Portable Electronics: The Periodic Table in the Palm of Your Hand
- Ch. 2 | The Air We Breathe
- Ch. 3 | Radiation from the Sun
- Ch. 4 | Climate Change
- Ch. 5 | Water Everywhere
- Ch. 6 | Energy from Combustion
- Ch. 7 | Energy from Alternative Sources
- Ch. 8 | Energy Storage
- Ch. 9 | The World of Polymers and Plastics
- Ch. 10 | Brewing and Chewing
- Ch. 11 | Nutrition
- Ch. 12 | Health & Medicine
- Ch. 13 | Genes and Life
- Ch. 14 | Who Killed Dr. Thompson? A Forensic Mystery
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Interactives
Chapter 6 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about combustion in Chapter 6.
Composting
This ChemMatters article provides more information about composting.
Atomic Interactions
This PhET simulation investigates potential energy in bonds and will help with Your Turn 6.8.
Measuring Temperature
This ACS Reactions video reviews the histroy of temperature-measuring devices.
Calorimetry
This video addresses the heat content of different fuels.
Bond Energy Calculations
This instructional video walks students through a bond energy calculation.
Energy Skate Park Basics
This PhET simulation allows students to better understand energy conversions and help with Your Turn 6.16.
3D Model of n-Octane
See a 3D rendering of n-octane, illustrated in Figure 6.26(a).
3D Model of iso-Octane
See a 3D rendering of iso-octane, illustrated in Figure 6.26(b).
3D Model of n-Pentane
See a 3D rendering of n-pentane, illustrated in Figure 6.27(b).
3D Model of Neopentane
See a 3D rendering of neopentane, illustrated in Figure 6.27(b).
3D Model of Triglyceride
See a 3D rendering of glyceral tristearate.
