General Chemistry

Author: Zhang Ying Shan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This is a fundamental chemistry textbook written in English. The title "General Chemistry" is chosen because, in the context of continuous deepening of teaching reform, there is a need for a course that can play a crucial role in guiding students into the field of chemistry. "General Chemistry" serves as a comprehensive overview of the subject, reflecting this understanding and responsibility. First-year university students not only gain a systematic understanding of the chemical sciences through this course but, more importantly, develop an appreciation for the scientific methods of chemical research. The book systematically introduces topics such as kinetics, thermodynamics, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonds and molecular structure, and chemical equilibrium. Throughout the textbook, the authors have incorporated the strengths of numerous outstanding foreign textbooks in terms of teaching methods and philosophy. For example: integrating the history of modern science into the entire textbook to help students grasp the development of chemistry during their learning process; instilling the scientific philosophy of chemical research; emphasizing the importance of summarizing and analyzing experimental results, clearly stating that theoretical models are human creations tasked with interpreting and deducing experimental outcomes; and highlighting that continuous refinement is necessary for models to approach objective facts. These aspects contribute to enhancing students' scientific literacy and are particularly valuable for learning from advanced teaching systems in bilingual education. It is believed that the publication of this book will advance the scientific development of chemistry teaching systems. Introducing bilingual teaching in foundational courses will significantly promote students' English proficiency, especially in specialized English. This book can serve as a textbook for chemistry foundation courses in higher education, as well as a reference for teachers and professionals from various fields interested in the research methods of chemical science. The book is also particularly helpful for students learning scientific and technical English and for those engaged in scientific and technical translation, enabling them to master relevant chemical knowledge and specialized English.