Essentials of Chemistry

This book is written primarily to engineering students in the fields of basic chemistry, environmental chemistry, food production, chemical and biochemical engineering who in the beginning of their university studies receive education in inorganic chemistry and applied chemistry in general.

The aim of this book is to explain and clarify important terms and concepts which the students are supposed to be familiar with. The book can not replace existing educational textbooks but it gives a great supplement to the education within chemistry. Many smaller assignments and examples including solutions are given in the book.

The book is divided into six chapters covering the introductory parts of the education within chemistry at universities and chemical engineering schools. One of the aims of this book is to lighten the shift from grammar school/high school/gymnasium to the university.

We alone are responsible for any misprints or errors and we will be grateful to receive any critics and suggestions for improvement.

1. Atoms
   1. Atomic nucleus, electrons, and orbitals
   2. Construction of the periodic table
   3. Summing up on chapter 1
2. Chemical compounds
   1. Bonds and forces
   2. Covalent bonds
   3. Metallic bonds
   4. Ionic bonds
   5. Summing up on chapter 2
3. Reaction kinetics
   1. Chemical reactions
   2. Reaction rate
   3. Rate expressions
   4. Kinetics and catalysts
   5. Kinetics of radioactive decay
   6. Summing up on chapter 3
4. Chemical equilibrium
   1. Solubility product
   2. Precipitation
   3. Summing up on chapter 4
5. Acids and bases
   1. About acids and bases
   2. pH calculations
   3. Polyprotic acids
   4. Acid properties of salts
   5. Ion effects on pH
   6. Buffer
   7. Titrations and pH curves
   8. Summing up on chapter 5
6. Electrochemistry
   1. Oxidation and reduction
   2. Galvanic cells
   3. Standard reduction potentials
   4. Concentration dependency of cell potentials
   5. Batteries
   6. Corrosion
   7. Electrolysis
   8. Summing up on chapter 6