What's Chemistry All About?

Author: Alex Frith
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409585328
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
An approachable introduction to what chemistry is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Topics include: the periodic table, atom structure, radiation and the scientific method, all illustrated with humorous illustrations and diagrams. Simple experiments are provided to aid learning and internet links to recommended websites are provided so readers can find out more. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

What's Chemistry All About?

Author: Alex Frith
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409547075
Category : Chemistry
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
A fantastic new science book, explaining chemistry in an informal, fun and informative way. 11 years + Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as the periodic table, atom structure and radiation. Chemistry is brought home to the reader as the book describes the chemistry of everyday life - from the chemical processes that break down food while eating to the atmosphere. Complicated topics are kept fun with a variety of devices including comic strips, fact boxes and 'nerdy notes' - post-it notes with handy mnemonics written on them. Simple, fun experiments give children working examples to learn from. Ages:11+

What's Chemistry All About?

Author: Alex Firth
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794521080
Category : Chemistry
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover how the universe is made up of tiny atoms, how they work and why chemistry is vital to our everyday lives.

What is Chemistry?

Author: Peter Atkins
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199683980
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 133

Book Description
Explores the world of chemistry, including its structure, core concepts, and contributions to human culture and material comforts.

All About Chemistry

Author: Robert Winston
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780241206577
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
An explosive look at chemistry with Robert Winston, All about Chemistry answers all those intriguing questions your kids ask... Why are helium balloons lighter than air? What are the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone? All About Chemistry takes an amazing look at the what, why and how of science. From the geeky Greeks to explosive elements kids can enter a world of discovery as they find out the extraordinary way our world works. It's chemistry, but not as you know it.

Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Peter Atkins
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 019150811X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
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 at chemistry anew, through a chemist's eyes, in order to understand its central concepts and to see how it contributes not only towards our material comfort, but also to human culture. Atkins shows how chemistry provides the infrastructure of our world, through the chemical industry, the fuels of heating, power generation, and transport, as well as the fabrics of our clothing and furnishings. By considering the remarkable achievements that chemistry has made, and examining its place between both physics and biology, Atkins presents a fascinating, clear, and rigorous exploration of the world of chemistry - its structure, core concepts, and exciting contributions to new cutting-edge technologies. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Chemistry For Dummies

Author: John T. Moore
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119297281
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293460) was previously published as Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118007303). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to petroleum 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? Now there's a fun, easy way to learn basic chemistry. Whether you're studying chemistry in school and you're looking for a little help making sense of what's being taught in class, or you're just into learning new things, Chemistry For Dummies gets you rolling with all the basics of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more! Tracks a typical chemistry course, giving you step-by-step lessons you can easily grasp Packed with basic chemistry principles and time-saving tips from chemistry professors Real-world examples provide everyday context for complicated topics Full of modern, relevant examples and updated to mirror current teaching methods and classroom protocols, Chemistry For Dummies puts you on the fast-track to mastering the basics of chemistry.

Chemistry at Home

Author: John Emsley
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1782626379
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314

Book Description
Hand cream, detergent, shower gel, toothpaste, toilet cleaner, air freshener, lipstick, perfume, low-fat spread, painkiller, diet drink, insect repellent... hundreds of everyday products that make our lives so much better than those of our forebears. And yet most of us know little about the ingredients they contain and why they deliver the benefits we enjoy. Some people find it worrying when they examine the list of ingredients on a packaging label, because all they read may be unintelligible names or E numbers. It appears to be just chemicals, chemicals, chemicals. The aim of this book is to examine the ingredients more closely and explain the reasons for their being used. Start reading and stop worrying. Chemistry at Home has been written by award-winning popular science writer and chemist, John Emsley, using non-technical language. The book has 12 chapters, each devoted to the kinds of products we are likely to find around the home, including in the garage and the garden shed. Chemistry at Home also includes a glossary which gives more technical information about the molecules mentioned in the book.

Quantities, Units and Symbols in Physical Chemistry

Author: International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Division
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 0854044337
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Prepared by the IUPAC Physical Chemistry Division this definitive manual, now in its third edition, is designed to improve the exchange of scientific information among the readers in different disciplines and across different nations. This book has been systematically brought up to date and new sections added to reflect the increasing volume of scientific literature and terminology and expressions being used. The Third Edition reflects the experience of the contributors with the previous editions and the comments and feedback have been integrated into this essential resource. This edition has been compiled in machine-readable form and will be available online.

The Joy of Chemistry

Author: Cathy Cobb
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1615920196
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 395

Book Description
Uses hands-on demonstrations with familiar materials to illustrate the concepts of chemistry in terms of everyday experience. The original edition was selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association.