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Chemistry Resources

General Chemistry

The Basics of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry by David W Ball; John W Hill; Rhonda J Scott

A textbook for a one-semester course in general, organic, and biological chemistry. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA.
Chemistry 2e by Paul Flowers; Klaus Theopold; Richard Langley; Edward J. Neth; William R. Robinson, et al.
Chemistry 2e is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the two-semester general chemistry course. The textbook provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of chemistry and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY.
Introductory Chemistry by David W. Ball

Introductory Chemistry is intended for a one-semester introductory or preparatory chemistry course. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA.

Biological Chemistry

Biochemistry: Free for All by Kevin Ahern and Indira Rajagopal

An open textbook from Oregon State University that has been adopted in courses worldwide. It is intended for a single-semester, general course. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC.
Biological Chemistry

LibreTexts has created a library of biological chemistry resources, including texts, homework and worksheets, exemplars and case studies, as well as a bank of visualizations and simulations. Unless otherwise noted, the contents are licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA.

Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

LibreTexts has created a library of inorganic chemistry resources, including texts, homework and worksheets, exemplars and case studies, as well as a bank of visualizations and simulations. Unless otherwise noted, the contents are licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA.

Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis by Tim Soderberg

A two-volume set of textbooks from Tim Soderberg at the University of Minnesota, intended to cover the core concepts of organic structure, structure determination, and reactivity. The link leads to volume 1. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA.
Organic Chemistry

LibreTexts has created a library of organic chemistry resources, including texts, homework and worksheets, exemplars and case studies, as well as a bank of visualizations and simulations. Unless otherwise noted, the contents are licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA.

General Chemistry Resources

Khan Academy - Chemistry
Khan Academy has created a collection of open videos explaining a number of concepts related to general chemistry. Each work is individually licensed.
LibreTexts - Chemistry
LibreTexts has created a chemistry library of resources, including texts, homework and worksheets, exemplars and case studies, as well as a bank of visualizations and simulations. Unless otherwise noted, the contents are licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA.
PhET Interactive Simulations
These simulations were created as part of an open initiative at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY.
VR Molecules Pro
VR Molecules Pro is an interactive simulation illustrating molecule vibration and rotation modes for twenty-four different molecules. It allows users to create up to ten 'pages' of molecules, which can be combined with sound and text explanations to create a multi-media document. Licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC 2.5 Canada.

Biological Chemistry Resources

LibreTexts - Biological Chemistry
LibreTexts has created a library of Biological Chemistry resources, including texts, homework and worksheets, exemplars and case studies, as well as a bank of visualizations and simulations. Unless otherwise noted, the contents are licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0 license.

Inorganic Chemistry Resources

LibreTexts - Inorganic Chemistry
LibreTexts has created a library of Inorganic Chemistry resources, including texts, homework and worksheets, exemplars and case studies, as well as a bank of visualizations and simulations. Unless otherwise noted, the contents are licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0 license.

Organic Chemistry Resources

Khan Academy - Organic Chemistry
Khan Academy has produced a collection of open videos explaining a number of concepts related to organic chemistry. Each work is individually licensed.
LibreTexts - Organic Chemistry
LibreTexts has created a library of Organic Chemistry resources, including texts, homework and worksheets, exemplars and case studies, as well as a bank of visualizations and simulations. Unless otherwise noted, the contents are licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0 license.

Physical Chemistry Resources

LibreTexts - Physical Chemistry
LibreTexts has created a library of Physical Chemistry resources, including texts, homework and worksheets, exemplars and case studies, as well as a bank of visualizations and simulations. Unless otherwise noted, the contents are licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0 license.

Tools

ChemCollective Virtual Lab - the virtual lab is an online simulation of a chemistry lab, designed to help students visualize chemical computations as authentic laboratory chemistry. It is licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND 3.0 license.

Books

How to be a Successful Organic Chemist, Alexander H. Sandtorv

An open guide that is designed to instruct undergraduate students on practical lab skills, including safety, chemical handling, organic chemistry techniques, and lab reports. The text is licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC 4.0 International License.

OVERVIEW | PDF

Niosh Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

A publication created by the Department of Health and Human Services of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It contains within it a list of common chemical hazards, as well as information about the chemicals' properties and physical description, protection measures, and first aid steps after contact. It is in the public domain.

WEBSITE | PDF | MOBILE APP

Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques

A resource designed to introduce undergraduate students to organic chemistry lab techniques, as well as general concepts such as setting up lab equipment. All procedures include step-by-step illustrated guides. It is licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND license.

WEBSITE | PDF