This PDF covers the following
topics related to Applied Chemistry : Information for students, Laboratory
experiments, Preparation of stock solutions, Chemical reactions in test tubes,
Acid–base titration, Synthesis of nickel(II) and copper(II) coordination
compounds with amine ligands, Synthesis of aspirin, Separation of liquid
mixtures by distillation, Extraction of caffeine from soft drinks, Reaction
under reflux: synthesis of isoamyl acetate or banana oil, Absorption spectra,
Use of a spectrophotometer to assess the Lambert-Beer law, Standardization of a
permanganate solution by means of a redox titration, Enthalpy of a
neutralization reaction, Electrochemical cells: processes and electromotive
force, Potentiometric determination of the total acidity of vinegar, Estimation
of the pKa of acetic acid, Kinetics of the reaction of a food dye with bleach.
The
Applied Chemistry from the University of Barcelona PDF is an application
guide for lab practice experiments that a student should go through; it covers
plenty of various types of laboratory experiments and chemical principles, such
as practical applications in terms of synthesis for coordination compounds,
titration methods, and extraction of caffeine from beverages, with essential
concepts in terms of the Lambert-Beer law, redox titrations, and kinetics of
reactions. It is a resource that encourages hands-on learning as it gives the
learner the opportunity to test or try out theoretical knowledge using
experimenters. It is mixed with practical laboratory techniques that blend
foundational chemistry concepts and, thus, very helpful in students who intend
to develop practical experience in applied chemistry.
The
book of John Mastin works very thoroughly and takes up all the information
related to precious stones, be it for the practitioner or the enthusiast. This
manuscript works out the origin of gems in detail and lists their physical
properties-crystalline structure, color, hardness, and specific gravity. An
interesting add-on included in the book is the influence that magnetic and
electric fields will have on gemstones, explaining to the reader the particular
characteristic qualities of each gemstone. From this perspective, the cutting of
stones, imitations, and testing methods are analyzed. Whether for teaching
purposes or simple curiosity, this book is an informative guide for any
interested person in the allure of precious stones, as relevant for the general
public as it is in the jewelry world.