Peter Atkins captures the heart of chemistry in this book, through an innovative, closely integrated design of images and text, and his characteristically clear, precise, and economical exposition. Explaining the processes involved in chemical reactions, he begins by introducing a 'tool kit' of basic reactions, such as precipitation, corrosion, and catalysis, and concludes by showing how these building blocks are brought together in more complex processes such as photosynthesis, to provide a concise and intellectually rewarding introduction to the private life of atoms.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
the perfect antidote to science phobia. * Booklist *
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Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Ideal for chemistry enthusiasts who are familiar with Peter's previous trade books. It also provides a novel and valuable introduction to chemical reactions for students and will be of interest to educators in chemistry.
Produkt-Hinweis
Broschur/Paperback
Klebebindung
Illustrationen
Full colour integrated illustrations throughout
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 141 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-19-966880-9 (9780199668809)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Peter Atkins is the author of about 70 books, including the world-renowned and widely used Physical Chemistry, now in its 10th edition. He won the Grady-Stack award for science journalism in 2016. After graduating from the University of Leicester and a post-doctoral year in the University of California, Los Angeles, he returned to Oxford in 1965 as Fellow of Lincoln College and University Lecturer (later Professor) in physical chemistry. He retired in 2007, but continues to write and lecture worldwide.
Autor*in
Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford
PREFACE; A PRELIMINARY COMMENT: WATER; THE BASIC TOOLS; ASSEMBLING THE WORKSHOP; BUILDING FOR DESIGN; A RETROSPECTIVE: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER; GLOSSARY; INDEX
