100 Basic Questions of Chemistry

Author: Xue Yongqiang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is divided into five parts. The first part is titled "Understanding Chemical Science," which primarily outlines the definition, nature, classification, status, and applications of chemical science, emphasizing the central scientific role of chemistry and its important functions in modern society, providing readers with a relatively comprehensive understanding of chemistry. The second part is "Exploring the Microscopic World," which introduces the microscopic theories of chemistry, such as atomic structure, electron configuration in the outer shell, valence bond theory, hybridization theory, VSEPR theory, molecular orbital theory, and crystal structure theory. The third part is "Grasping Macroscopic Laws," which covers the main macroscopic theories of chemistry, such as gas laws, Henry's law, the rate theory of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, acid-base theory, electrochemical theory, catalytic theory, surface phenomena, and colloids. The fourth part is "Entering the World of Chemistry," which introduces important applications and recent achievements in chemistry, such as the synthesis of ammonia, coal, petroleum, the three major synthetic materials, nanotechnology, smart materials, and C60. The fifth part is "Looking Ahead to the Future of Chemistry," which predicts potential major advancements or breakthroughs in chemistry in the 21st century, showcasing the promising prospects of future chemical science. The target readers of this book are primarily middle school and first-year university students who are interested in chemistry or wish to expand their theoretical and knowledge base in chemistry. The book also holds significant reference value for college entrance exams and chemical competitions. Additionally, it can serve as a teaching reference for secondary school chemistry teachers.