Chemistry

by Currie, Stephen; Doyle, Bill; Elder, Vanessa; Feeley, Kathy; Ingram, Scott; Krasnow, David; Peterson, Monique

• ISBN13: 9780836833553
• ISBN10: 0836833554
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-12-01
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub

Summary

Chemistry is everywhere. It's the study of substances, their properties, and the ways they change when they combine. These combinations are responsible for cakes rising, clothes getting clean, and batteries powering your radio. In Chemistry, Discovery Channel takes you from junkyards to science labs to investigate chemistry in the world around us. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Chemistry	4	(2)
At-a-Glance A backyard barbecue has its own special chemistry
Spoilsport	6	(2)
Q & A Meet Rusty as he slowly destroys a car in a junkyard. Rust forms when three substances react, but you need more than a mixture of substances to get a reaction.
The Big Bang	8	(2)
Scrapbook For sheer drama, you can't beat a dynamite explosion. The fuse is lit and, within seconds, a tremendous force is unleashed, capable of leveling a building. Here's the inside story.
What's Cooking?	10	(2)
Picture This There's a lot of chemistry going on in the kitchen---when you cook, when you store food, and sometimes even when you chop vegetables
The Acid Test	12	(2)
Almanac A substance's acidity gives chemists a great deal of information. The testing process can be quite colorful
Practically Speaking	14	(2)
Map By accident or design, chemical discoveries have been improving daily life for thousands of years
Thoroughly Modern Science	16	(2)
Timeline The science of chemistry has been around for hundreds of years, but there's always more to learn.
Battle of the Bounce	18	(2)
Scientist's Notebook Things don't always turn out the way scientists think they will. Searching for synthetic rubber, a chemist created Silly Putty™
Curious Chemistry	20	(2)
Amazing but True Chemistry plays a part in the lives of all animals. Some produce chemicals for defense, others to attract mates or capture prey
Keeping Tabs	22	(2)
Eyewitness Account Ellen Swallow Richards knew that the chemistry of drinking water was crucial to public health
On a Roll	24	(2)
Virtual Voyage There's more to making a photograph than pointing and shooting. Follow film on its chemical journey from camera to finished print.
Crusader for a Safer World	26	(2)
Heroes A bout with cancer led Sandra Steingraber to look closely at industrial and agricultural chemicals in our environment.
Chemical Solution	28	(2)
Solve-It-Yourself Mystery A bicycle has been stolen. All that's left is a broken lock---or is there more? See how chemistry helps unravel the mystery
Chemistry Capers	30	(2)
Fun & Fantastic Chemistry makes for some strange combinations with even stranger results
Final Project
Taking Stock	32
Your World, Your Turn No need to go to a lab to look for chemicals. Check out your kitchen, garage, or laundry room to find out what chemicals are on hand and how they work.