The extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things
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The extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things
Wiley, c1995
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Presenting chemistry concepts in the context of how they are applied to ordinary things, this text uses common consumer products as examples and then discusses the chemical principles behind them. Perspectives on how these principles affect our lives on a larger scale are included, as well as additional readings at the end of every chapter which include both current and classic trade books as well as articles from various periodicals.
Table of Contents
- An Introduction to Chemistry: Turning on the Light
- Atoms and Elements: The Building Blocks of Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding: Ionic and Covalent Compounds
- Energy, Medicine, and a Nuclear Calendar: Using the Secrets of the Nucleus
- Discovering the Secrets of the Nucleus: From a Photographic Mystery to the Atomic Bomb
- The Arithmetic of Pollution: Concentrating on Pollution
- An Introduction to Organic Chemistry: The Power of Hydrocarbons
- Petroleum: The Driving Force of Energy
- Acids and Bases: If it Tastes Sour it Must be Acid
- Oxidation and Reduction: The Electricity of Chemistry
- Solids, Liquids, and Especially Gases: The States of Matter
- Surfactants: Soaps and Detergents: Cleaning up with Chemistry
- Chemicals, Pollution, and the Environment: The Meaning of Pollution
- Energy, Food, Fats, and Oils: Fuel for the Human Engine
- Carbohydrates: Food for Thought
- Proteins: First Among Equals
- Minerals, Vitamins and Chemical Additives: The Vital Accessories
- Poisons, Toxins, Hazards and Risk: What's Safe and What Isn't
- Polymers and Plastics: The Plastic Age
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: Looking Good and Smelling Nice with Chemistry
- Medicine and Drugs: Chemistry and the Mind.
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