Unit 1 Foundations of Chemistry 1
1.1 The History of Inorganic Chemistry 1
1.2 The Structure of an Atom and Distribution of Electrons 4
1.3 Ionic， Covalent， and Polar Bonds 8
1.4 Hybridization Theory 12
1.5 Acids and Bases 16
1.6 Laws of Thermodynamics 20
1.7 Coordination Chemistry 25
1.8 Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry 29
Unit 2 Fine Chemistry 41
2.1 Introduction of Fine Chemicals 41
2.2 Dyes and Pigments 45
2.3 Food Additives 49
2.4 Equipment and Unit Operation 53
2.5 Processes in Fine Chemical Industry 57
2.6 Synthesis of Vitamin K1 ： Quinones 61
Unit 3 Polymer Chemistry 65
3.1 Introduction of Polymers 65
3.2 Repeat Units and Degree of Polymerization 69
3.3 Free-radical Chain Polymerization 71
3.4 Glass Transition Temperature 75
3.5 Polyethylene 79
3.6 Hydrophobically Associating Acrylamide Polymer 82
3.7 Some examples of dendrimer synthesis 87
Unit 4 Surfactant Chemistry 93
4.1 History and Applications of Surfactants 93
4.2 Surfactants in Solution： Monolayers and Micelles 97
4.3 Emulsion 102
4.4 Surfactant Hydrophobic Feedstocks 105
4.5 Anionic Surfactants 110
4.6 Cationic Surfactants 114
4.7 Nonionic Surfactants 117
4.8 Fluorinated Surfactants 121
4.9 Gemini Surfactants 126
Unit 5 Oilfield Chemistry 135
5.1 Drilling Muds 135
5.2 Recovery 138
5.3 Enhanced Oil Recovery 143
5.4 Acid Stimulation 148
5.5 Sand Control 153
5.6 Crude Oil Emulsions 157
5.7 Demulsifiers 163
5.8 Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids 167
5.9 Drag-Reducing Agents 170
Unit 6 Petroleum Chemistry 175
6.1 Primary Raw Materials for Petrochemicals 175
6.2 Composition and Classification of Crude Oils 179
6.3 Properties of Crude Oils 183
6.4 Petroleum Refining 186
6.5 Petroleum Products 192
Unit 7 Modern Organic Synthesis in the Laboratory 199
7.1 Laboratory Safety Guidelines 199
7.2 Purification 204
7.3 Characterization 209
7.4 Acetylsalicylic Acid（Aspirin） 214
7.5 Ferrocene［Bis（cyclopentadienyl）］iron 217
Unit 8 Scientific Paper and Literature 221
Lesson 1 How to Read a Scientific Paper 221
Lesson 2 Writing a Paper 228
Lesson 3 Reading Material 232
附录1常见玻璃仪器名称 241
附录2化学常见缩略语 242
附录3化学专业英语词汇常用前后缀 245
References 248