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Chem For Engineer Chapt 1 PDF
Chem For Engineer Chapt 1 PDF
Chem For Engineer Chapt 1 PDF
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Course description
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Learning outcome
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Content
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References
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Chapter 1
Introduction to general chemistry
for engineers
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Science vs. Engineering vs. Technology
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5 major areas of chemistry
In your education
– Help you learn to gather and organize information
•Qualitative and quantitative
– Help you learn to find patterns in information
– Help you learn to analyze complex systems
– Help you develop skills to predict future events based on
patterns of behavior
– Help you develop problem – solving skills
•Systematic approach
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Solving problems using
a scientific approach
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The difference between
a theory and a law
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The best approach to learning chemistry
Ø Learn the vocabulary of chemistry
– Definitions of terms
– How common vocabulary is applied to chemistry
Ø Memorize important Information
– Names, formulas and charges of polyatomic Ions
– Solubility Rules
Ø Learn and practice processes
– Systematic names and formulas
– Dimensional analysis
Ø Do the questions and exercises at the end of the chapter to
test your understanding and help you see the patterns 19
End of Chapter 1