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Very short introductions volume 456
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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From man's first exploration of natural materials and their transformations to today's materials science, chemistry has always been the central discipline that underpins both the physical and biological sciences, as well as technology. In this Very Short Introduction, William H Brock traces the unique appeal of this fundamental science throughout history. Covering alchemy, early-modern chemistry, pneumatic chemistry and Lavoisier's re-interpretation
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Park Row Books
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English
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In this practical pop science book, a scientist dubbed "the Cooler Bill Nye" looks at how we experience chemistry every day. From the time we wake up until the time we go to sleep (and even while we sleep), chemistry is at work. Biberdorf is lighting the world on fire and changing the face of chemistry as we know it, and here she demystifies the fundamental principles that may have eluded you in high school. She shows how chemistry come alive in everything...
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English
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"Organic chemistry is, well, tough. With Organic Chemistry II For Dummies, you can (and will!) succeed at one of the most difficult college courses you'll encounter. We make the subject less daunting in the second semester, with a helpful review of what you learned in Organic Chemistry I, clear descriptions of organic reactions, hints for working with synthesis and roadmaps, and beyond. You'll love the straightforward, effective way we explain advanced...
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English
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"The Heat Will Kill You First is about the extreme ways in which our planet is already changing. It is about why spring is coming a few weeks earlier and fall is coming a few weeks later and the impact that will have on everything from our food supply to disease outbreaks. It is about what will happen to our lives and our communities when typical summer days in Chicago or Boston go from 90� F to 110�F. A heatwave, Goodell explains, is a predatory...
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English
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Alex Talbot and Aki Kamozawa, husband-and-wife chefs and the forces behind the popular blog Ideas in Food, have made a living out of being inquisitive in the kitchen. Their book shares the knowledge they have gleaned from numerous cooking adventures, from why tapioca flour makes a silkier chocolate pudding than the traditional cornstarch or flour to how to cold smoke just about any ingredient you can think of to impart a new savory dimension...
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Very short introductions volume 417
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Most people remember chemistry from their schooldays as largely incomprehensible, a subject that was fact-rich but understanding-poor, smelly, and so far removed from the real world of events and pleasures that there seemed little point, except for the most introverted, in coming to terms with its grubby concepts, spells, recipes, and rules. Peter Atkins wants to change all that. In this Very Short Introduction to Chemistry, he encourages us to look...
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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Say "algae" and most people think of pond scum. What they don't know is that without algae, none of us would exist. There are as many algae on Earth as stars in the universe, and they have been essential to life on our planet for eons. Algae created the Earth we know today, with its oxygen-rich atmosphere, abundant oceans, and coral reefs. Crude oil is made of dead algae, and algae are the ancestors of all plants. Today, seaweed production is a multi-billion...
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Pub. Date
2010.
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English
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From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, finance, mythology, the arts, medicine, and more, as told by the Periodic Table.
Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters?
The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure...
Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters?
The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure...
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Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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"...Written in a step-by-step format...In-depth examples, detailed illustrations, and worked-out problems make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning."--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Rigorous review and practice outside the classroom is essential to excelling in your beginning chemistry class--and on your exams. You'll find the powerful, all-in-one study tool you need in this edition of Schaum's Outline of Beginning Chemistry. Thoroughly updated to meet the emphasis in current courses, it works as a supplement to your textbooks, a go-to chemistry reference, and practice guide to give you the confidence, skills, and knowledge you...
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John Wiley & Sons Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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A matter-of-fact guide to mastering the basics of chemistry. We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we're doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young?
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Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do cakes and cookies sometimes turn out dry? (Hint: you may not be adding enough sugar.) In Chemistry for Breakfast, award-winning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and toothpaste) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel). With a relatable, funny, and conversational...
18) Chemistry series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Explore the world of chemistry through these informative programs, which provide a valuable supplement to middle-school, high-school or college science curriculums. Films in the series include: Acids, Bases and salts (2nd Ed. ) Chemical bonding and Atomic structure (2nd Ed. ) Elements, Compounds and mixtures (2nd Ed. ) The periodic table of periodicity reaction rates and equilibrium solutions: ionic and molecular (2nd Ed. ).
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Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Pub. Date
©2019, 2011.
Language
English
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A guide to understanding the models, symbols, and essential concepts of chemistry, covering matter, the periodic table, chemical reactions, mass and mole relationships, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, thermochemistry, atomic structure and nuclear reactions, and measurement, mathematical notations, and conversions, and including sample problems and exercises.
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