The extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things/
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| Language: | English |
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New York:
John Wiley,
c1998
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
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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, Discovering the secrets of the nucleus : from a photographic mystery to the atomic bomb, Energy, medicine, and a nuclear calendar : using the secrets of the nucleus, The arithmetic of chemistry : 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 an 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 and the chemistry of life : first among equals, The chemicals of food : minerals, vitamins, and additives, Poison, toxins, hazards, and risks : 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 : chemicals and the mind, A short guide to exponential notation : counting beyond nine, The metric system, Using units cancellation : Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Significant figures, Working with Avogadro's number : a remarkable calcuation