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9780890512951

Exploring the World of Chemistry: From Ancient Metals to High-Speed Computers

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  • ISBN13:

    9780890512951

  • ISBN10:

    0890512957

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-11-01
  • Publisher: New Leaf Pr
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Summary

Provides an introduction to the history and science of chemistry, including the role chemistry plays in the modern world.

Table of Contents

Ancient Metals
4(8)
The Money Metals
12(6)
The Search for Gold
18(10)
Gases in the Air
28(8)
Electricity to the Rescue
36(8)
Search for Order
44(8)
Sunlight Shows the Way
52(10)
The Electron Shows the Way
62(8)
Compounds by Electric Attraction
70(8)
Water
78(8)
Carbon and Its Compounds
86(10)
Organic Chemistry
96(8)
Nitrogen and Its Compounds
104(8)
Silicon and Its Compounds
112(8)
Modern Metals
120(8)
Chemistry in Today's World
128(8)
Bibliography 136(1)
Answers to Chapter Questions 137(1)
Index 138

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