Author: Dr. R L Madan

Publisher: S. Chand Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9358706082

This book has been written as per the syllabus prescribed by Sethu Institute of Technology (SIT), Virudhunagar for the First Semester of Engineering Chemistry students. The book has been developed in view of the recent development of the subject. The book covers important topics such as Ionic and Electrovalent Bond, Covalent Bond, Variable Valency, Coordinate or Dative Bond, Complex Ions, Chemical Equation, Chemical Reactions, Mathematical Representation, Concept of pH Scale, Rate of Reaction or Reaction Velocity, Factors Influencing the Reaction Rate, Rate Law (or Rate Equation) and Rate Constant, Measurement of Rate of Reaction, Order of a Reaction, Pseudo-Order Reactions, Methods for Determination of Order of a Reaction, Effect of Water on Rocks and Minerals, Types and Effects of Impurities Present in Water, Methods of Treatment of Water for Domestic & Industrial Purpose, Nernst Theory, Standard Electrode Potentials, Galvanic Series, Reversible Cells, Polarization, How to Prevent Corrosion, Electroplating etc. have been explained in lucid manner. The book is sincerely offered to students and teaching fraternities associated with engineering chemistry from various engineering and technological institutions all over the country.