Chemistry for Engineering Students
By Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme
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Brown/Holme's CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS, 5th Edition, provides a concise, thorough and relevant introduction to chemistry, preparing students for further study in any engineering field. Using applications specifically geared toward engineering students, the text emphasizes the connection between molecular properties and observable physical properties and the linkages between chemistry and other subjects in the engineering curriculum such as mathematics and physics. The text includes added coverage of new engineering applications relevant to sustainability, including alternative energy and batteries. This new edition is supported by WebAssign, which helps students grasp chemistry concepts in an environment that can be customized for every classroom.
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Brown/Holme's CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS, 5th Edition, provides a concise, thorough and relevant introduction to chemistry, preparing students for further study in any engineering field. Using applications specifically geared toward engineering students, the text emphasizes the connection between molecular properties and observable physical properties and the linkages between chemistry and other subjects in the engineering curriculum such as mathematics and physics. The text includes added coverage of new engineering applications relevant to sustainability, including alternative energy and batteries. This new edition is supported by WebAssign, which helps students grasp chemistry concepts in an environment that can be customized for every classroom.
Insight features connect chemistry to engineering. New Insights focus on sustainability, including topics such as fertilizer manufacturing, alternative energy, batteries and plastics.
A think-first approach to example problems helps students conceptualize before diving into solving, while Focus on Problem Solving features emphasize process over solutions.
Coverage of technological advances, such as conducting polymers, connect chemistry to engineering courses, while Math Connections boxes relate chemistry to mathematics classes.
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1. Introduction to ChemistryPreview this chapter
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