The extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things
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The extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things
Wiley, c1992
- : alk. paper
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Includes index
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Description
This introduction to the study of chemistry uses ordinary products as examples and then discusses the chemical principles behind them. The text includes perspectives on how these principles affect our lives. The chapters conclude with reviews that place each branch of chemistry in context.
Table of Contents
- An Introduction to Chemistry
- Atoms and Elements
- Chemical Bonding
- Discovering the Secrets of the Nucleus
- Using the Secrets of the Nucleus
- Oxidation and Reduction
- An Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Petroleum
- Counting Chemical Particles
- Acids and Bases
- Solids, Liquids and Surfaces
- Food
- Fats and Oils
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Minerals and Vitamins
- Health Foods, Junk Foods and Chemical Additives
- Poisons, Toxins, Hazards and Risks
- Gases
- Polymers and Plastics
- Cosmetics and Personal Care.
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