Provides extensive discussions of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, polymers, corrosion, fuel combustion, water treatment and environmental pollution--with emphasis on topics of interest in engineering. 

Includes a Chemistry Laboratory section demonstrating 15 in-depth experiments with discussion questions.

Designed as a text/reference, it provides practicing engineers, scientists, and students with the up-to-date concepts of applied chemistry. 

Numerous applications of modern chemical theory, illustrations, in-text examples with solutions, and exercises have been included to assist with self-study.