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"Chemicals often have a negative Image among the general public. But there is no material world or indeed human beings without chemicals. The material world is operated by chemicals. The title 'Chemicals for Life and Living' implies that the material world is staged and played b…
Chemicals often have a negative Image among the general public. But there is no material world or indeed human beings without chemicals. The material world is operated by chemicals. The title "Chemicals for Life and Living" implies that the material world is staged and played by…
"Chemicals often have a negative Image among the general public. But there is no material world or indeed human beings without chemicals. The material world is operated by chemicals. The title 'Chemicals for Life and Living' implies that the material world is staged and played b…
Interesting anecdotes and engaging tales make science fun, meaningful, and accessible. Separating sense from nonsense and fact from myth, these essays cover everything from the ups of helium to the downs of drain cleaners and provide answers to numerous mysteries, such as why bu…
Interesting anecdotes and engaging tales make science fun, meaningful, and accessible. Separating sense from nonsense and fact from myth, these essays cover everything from the ups of helium to the downs of drain cleaners and provide answers to numerous mysteries, such as why bu…
A tour of the inner workings of chemistry, begining with the chemical formula for water, H2O, and building up to basic chemical processes, including precipitation, combustion, reduction, corrosion, electrolysis, and catalysis. Atkins then shows how these fundamental tools can be…
A look at chemistry anew, through a chemist's eyes, in order to understand its central concepts and to see how it contributes not only towards our material comfort, but also to human culture.
This book is [a] guide to chemistry for nonscientists interested in learning more about the world around them - interesting, authoritative, and entertaining, amazing things to say about a chemistry book.-Dust jacket.