Engineering Chemistry (Second Edition)

Name: Engineering Chemistry (Second Edition)
ISBN: 9787301291603

宿辉 / 白青子Peking University Press · ChinaAug 2025

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Word count: 70 words
Chapters: 7
ISBN: 9787301291603

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Summary

This book introduces the basic laws of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium in solution, chemical equilibrium in solution, the fundamentals of material structure, redox and electrochemistry, materials and chemistry, chemistry and energy, chemistry and the environment, and chemistry and life. The chapters are tightly and logically organized, carry strong contemporary relevance, and are grounded in the positioning of application-oriented institutions; they align with how students think and with the teaching characteristics of this course, making the content easy for students to accept and apply. This book introduces the basic laws of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium in solution, chemical equilibrium in solution, the fundamentals of material structure, redox and electrochemistry, materials and chemistry, chemistry and energy, chemistry and the environment, and chemistry and life. The chapters are tightly and logically organized, carry strong contemporary relevance, and are grounded in the positioning of application-oriented institutions; they align with how students think and with the teaching characteristics of this course, making the content easy for students to accept and apply.

Editor's review

Based on the actual pace of engineering chemistry teaching in application-oriented institutions, this edition links the basic laws of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium in solution, fundamentals of material structure, redox and electrochemistry, and other content along a compact chapter thread. Its strength is that the arrangement does not pursue exhaustive theoretical exposition but embeds application areas such as materials, energy, environment, and life after the basic principles, allowing readers to quickly see where chemical knowledge lands in engineering and everyday issues; the contemporary information is relatively new, and it fits the way non-chemistry majors absorb knowledge. The book places chemical equilibrium in solution in a prominent position, indicating that the authors intentionally strengthen quantitative calculation and equilibrium analysis as the main line of engineering study, facilitating connection with subsequent specialized courses. Readers should note that compact chapters mean derivations and worked examples are limited in scope; if treated as an advanced reading in chemical principles, it may feel jumpy, but as synchronized review material outside class, it is better used chapter by chapter alongside teacher instruction, revisiting application sections after each chapter and matching principles with cases for higher learning efficiency.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Application-oriented undergraduate students in non-chemistry engineering majors, for use as a companion reader for Engineering Chemistry courses
Learners who need a quick review of the fundamentals of chemical reaction patterns and solution equilibria
Engineering readers interested in how chemistry is applied in materials, energy, environment, and life sciences
Students preparing for course review who need to organize knowledge frameworks chapter by chapter

Not a good fit for

Chemistry majors: the book's theoretical depth and derivations are insufficient for specialized study
Readers seeking a systematic study of advanced inorganic chemistry or physical chemistry
Readers who only want to consult frontier research and are not interested in foundational principles

Reading tips

Read in chapter order: first grasp the basic laws and equilibrium calculations in each chapter, then read the application sections to confirm the principles.
Use alongside classroom progress; after class, use chapter summaries to check whether concepts and typical calculations have been mastered.
Organize the four application areas—materials, energy, environment, and life sciences—into thematic notes for cross-comparison.
When encountering equilibrium calculations, work through the examples by hand and then return to the main text, so as to avoid reading without calculating.

About the publisher

Peking University Press China · Founded in 1979

Peking University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas cover classical literature, popular science, social culture, world history, Western philosophy, and culture. Its catalogue contains 6,031 titles, with representative books including A Dream of Red Mansions, Relativity: The Special and General Theory (15th Edition) (with Einstein's classic papers on unified field theory and other topics), Elements, Conics, The Aristocratic Families of the Eastern Jin, The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume I), The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume II), and The Origin of Continents and Oceans. Representative authors include Cao Xueqin, Zhou Ruchang, Albert Einstein, Euclid, Apollonius, Tian Yuqing, Schelling, and Xian Gang. The press has developed distinctive strengths in classical Chinese literature and in the translation of Western philosophical classics, while also covering scientific classics and social and cultural studies. As public information is limited, this description is based only on the books in the catalogue and offers no further extrapolation.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for non-chemistry majors to self-study?

It can be used for self-study, but the chapters are tightly organized and the derivations and worked examples are limited. It is advisable to first read through the basic concepts of each chapter, then fill in the calculation process with class notes or textbook examples; if you have no chemistry background at all, it is best to use it alongside teacher instruction or a basic textbook to avoid getting stuck on equilibrium calculations.

How are the application content and the basic principles allocated in the book?

Judging from the table of contents, the first half focuses on basic content such as the fundamental laws of chemical reactions, solution equilibria, the structure of matter, and electrochemistry, while the applications in materials, energy, environment, and life sciences are arranged later. When reading, first master the principles, then use the application chapters to test your understanding, forming a correspondence from principles to applications.

Why is chemical equilibrium in solution worth reading closely?

The materials show that this content is repeatedly emphasized in the book, indicating that it is one of the main threads of the course. Subsequent engineering courses often involve water quality, corrosion, and materials preparation, which require equilibrium analysis; it is advisable to practice the quantitative calculations in the relevant chapters until proficient, and to understand them in connection with redox and electrochemical content in other chapters.

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宿辉 Author

Su Hui: public information is limited. At present, it is known only that one work by this author, Engineering Chemistry (2nd Edition), is held in the collection. Judging from the title and the common category "exams," the book is likely intended for chemistry courses and exam preparation in engineering programs, covering the basic concepts and principles of engineering chemistry and their applications in engineering practice, combining the systematic nature of a textbook with the focused approach of review material. As the author of a textbook-style work, Su Hui probably writes in a clear, well-organized style that highlights key points, helping readers build a knowledge framework and grasp exam topics. Because reliable information on the author's life, education, and research field is unavailable, no personal details can be confirmed, and this profile does not speculate. Based on the available material, Su Hui's name is associated with the teaching of and exam preparation for engineering chemistry, and the work offers a useful reference for learners in this subject, with its influence largely confined to students studying and preparing for exams in this course.

白青子 Author · Chinese

Bai Qingzi is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available. The main confirmed information comes from the work published under this name, Engineering Chemistry (2nd Edition). The book is a textbook in the field of engineering chemistry and is often classified as an exam-oriented title in library cataloging, suggesting that its writing serves both course study and exam preparation. Based on the available bibliographic information, Bai Qingzi's writing centers on the fundamentals of engineering chemistry and their teaching applications, aimed at students and exam takers who need to master the course content systematically. Because no reliable records of birth and death dates, educational background, or professional experience have been found, a more detailed account of the author's life cannot yet be provided. With only one work in the database, the author's influence is mainly at the level of textbook writing, with a style that serves classroom teaching and review training and tends toward clear organization and practical use. Readers seeking to understand the author's academic background would need more public information.