This book offers a concise foundation in applied chemistry, starting with electrochemistry, covering redox reactions, electrolytic and galvanic cells, Daniell cell, electrodes, reference electrodes, electrochemical series, Nernst equation, pH measurement, titrations, and lithium cells. Food and soil chemistry discusses carbohydrates, proteins, fats, oils, fractional crystallization, soil composition, problem soils, and nitrogen fixation. Water chemistry and waste management include hardness, softening, reverse osmosis, disinfection, oxygen demand, and sewage treatment. Spectroscopic and...