Matter
1st Edition
Published on 6. January 2012
79 pages
978-1-61530-842-2 (ISBN)
Description
The diversity of the various states of matter-solids, liquids, and gases-belies their essential similarities. All matter is composed of atoms that combine in different ways, giving us the multitude of shapes and structures we observe on a daily basis. Readers examine the different states and properties of matter, as well as the laws and forces to which matter is subject. Annotated diagrams provide visualization of complex concepts.
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Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 The Building Blocks of Matter
- Chapter 2 The States of Matter
- Chapter 3 Inertia and Gravitation
- Chapter 4 The Equivalence of Matter and Energy
- Chapter 5 Other Modern Theories of Matter
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Bibliography
- Index
- Back Cover
