Engineering requires applied science, and chemistry is the center of all
science. The more chemistry an engineer understands, the more beneficial
it is. In the future, global problems and issues will require an
in-depth understanding of chemistry to have a global solution.This book
aims at bridging the concepts and theory of chemistry with examples from
fields of practical application, thus reinforcing the connection between
science and engineering. It deals with the basic principles of various
branches of chemistry, namely, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry,
organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, surface chemistry,
biochemistry, geochemistry, fuel chemistry, polymer chemistry, cement
chemistry, materials chemistry, and asphalt chemistry. Written primarily
for use as a textbook for a university-level course, the topics covered
here provide the fundamental tools necessary for an accomplished
engineer.