Chemistry / Edition 5

Chemistry / Edition 5

ISBN-10:
0073298190
ISBN-13:
9780073298191
Pub. Date:
05/01/2006
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Companies, The
ISBN-10:
0073298190
ISBN-13:
9780073298191
Pub. Date:
05/01/2006
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Chemistry / Edition 5

Chemistry / Edition 5

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Overview

Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating world of chemistry.

Superb full-color photography of original equipment, intricate scientific instruments, 3-D models, and revealing experiments offers a unique of the discoveries that have changed our way of life, from ancient alchemy to modern technology.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780073298191
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 05/01/2006
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 301
Product dimensions: 8.70(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.53(d)

Table of Contents

What is chemistry?6
Chemistry in nature8
Chemistry in ancient worlds10
The first chemists12
Investigating mixtures14
Atoms and molecules16
The elements18
Investigating compounds20
The periodic table22
Looking at metals24
Discovering nonmetals26
Looking at air28
Burning reactions30
The noble gases32
Chemical reactions34
What drives a reaction?36
Rates of reactions38
Oxidation and reduction40
Acids and bases42
Forming salts44
Electricity and chemistry46
The chemistry of carbon48
The chemistry of life50
Organic synthesis52
The first plastics54
Making synthetic materials56
The story of chemical analysis58
Monitoring materials60
The chemical industry62
Index64
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