Chemistry and Our World
Published on 1. September 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-697-16574-9 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive introductory text covering chemistry as it applies to, and interacts with, the world at large.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dubuque, IA
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
appendices, glossary
Dimensions
Width: 226 mm
Weight
1510 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-697-16574-9 (9780697165749)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Matter, states of matter and temperature; the composition of matter; order in chemistry - the periodic table and atomic structure; energy, the nucleus and nuclear power; chemical bonding - all purpose molecular glue; chemical reactions; solutions, acids and bases; organic chemistry - the wonderful world of carbon; functional organic chemicals; polymers - the mighty molecules; chemistry and our water supply; soaps, detergents and cleaning; the chemistry of life; food and agricultural chemistry; cosmetic chemistry - the science of beauty; chemistry in health and medicine; air pollution, energy and fuels; chemistry and our atmosphere.