About the Book

Foundations of Experimental Chemistry is an essential guide for students, researchers, and instructors seeking to conduct laboratory experiments with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. In this practical-oriented textbook, the fundamental principles of experimental chemistry are broken down into easy-to-understand sections, each accompanied by a carefully curated selection of experiments that meet the requirements of time, relevance, understanding, materials, and safety.

With a focus on motivation and engagement, Foundations of Experimental Chemistry is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and their practical applications, providing students with a hands-on approach to the subject matter. From the basics of solution chemistry to advanced spectroscopy and electrochemistry, this comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics and techniques, making it an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to build a solid foundation in modern experimental chemistry.

Contents

1. Experiments with Small Molecules 2. Basis of Experimental Chemistry 3. Experimental Coordination Chemistry 4. Experiments with Organic Compounds 5. Contemporary Experiments of Material Chemistry

About the Author

Jubaraj Bikash Baruah, M.Sc., PhD (IISc.,Bangalore) is presently Professor of Chemistry in Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He was a founder member of Chemistry Department and also worked as its Head. He worked as Dean, Research and Development of IIT, Guwahati. He carried out research at Tokyo Institute of Technology as UNESCO Fellow and also as Visiting Professor. He published about 150 journal papers in well-established journals and presented 100 papers in Conferences. Parikshit Gogoi, Msc., MTech is a staff in Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He has submitted PhD thesis in Chemical Engineering. He has co-authored five research papers. Abhilasha M. Baruah, MSc is also a staff in the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. She briefly worked in Institute of Advanced Studies in Sciences and Technology, Khanapara, Guwahati before joining IIT. She has co-authored nine research papers in reputed journals.