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How the World Works: Chemistry: From the Periodic Table to Nanotechnology
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Book Title
- How the World Works
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781838575533
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Arcturus Publishing
ISBN-10
1838575537
ISBN-13
9781838575533
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038795259
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Publication Name
How the World Works: Chemistry : from the Periodic Table to Nanotechnology
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Subject
History, Chemistry / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Series
How the World Works
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
Series Volume Number
7
Table Of Content
Introduction: The Stuff of the World Chapter 1: Chemistry Without Knowing it Chapter 2: A Spiritual Science Chapter 3: Gold and the Golden Age Chapter 4: From Alchemy to Chemistry Chapter 5: Airy Nothings Chapter 6: Atoms, Elements and Affinities Chapter 7: Bonds for Life Chapter 8: What's In There? Chapter 9: Making Stuff Conclusion: Into the Future Index Picture Credits
Synopsis
Great advances in human history have often rested on and prompted progress in chemistry. The exploitation of fire, the development of pigments, and the discovery that metals could be smelted and worked laid the foundations of civilization. The search for better tools and weapons drove metallurgy, and the need for medicines and perfumes lay behind the first laboratories. This book traces a story of exploration and discovery, from the earliest applications of chemistry by our ancient forebears. For more than 1,000 years alchemists pursued the transformation of matter, until the advent of modern chemistry in the 17th century set us on the path to the complex science of today. Topics include: Prechemistry since prehistory, Alchemy and the transmutation of metals, The rise of the scientific method, Identifying the chemical elements, Understanding gases, The nature of the atom, Organic chemistry, Chemical analysis Book jacket., Chemistry cast the building blocks of civilization. The exploitation of fire, the development of pigments, and the smelting of metals all triggered huge human developments and led us from the stone age into the technological era. How t he World Works: Chemistry is a wonderful introduction to this intriguing discipline, tracing the story of chemical exploration through some of its central breakthroughs. Discover how an iron dagger was found in a Bronze Age tomb, how alchemists pursued the transformation of base metal into gold and the how the nature of the atom was discovered. This book also features: - Accessible explanations of fascinating concepts and processes, including spectroscopy, fractural distillation and radioactivity. - Profiles of famous chemists, including Dmitri Mendeleev, Marie Curie and Antoine Lavoisier - Quirky facts, anecdotes and quotations - Useful diagrams to accompany complex theorems Intended for science enthusiasts and layman alike, this wonderfully illustrated, full-color guide brings clarity to some of chemistry's biggest mysteries. ABOUT THE SERIES: How the World Works is a full-color illustrated series by Arcturus Publishing. Each book provides an engaging introduction to a branch of human knowledge, outlining key principles and charting its development across history up to the present day., Written in a straightforward way, How the World Works: Chemistry traces the history of this subject from the Ancient Greeks to the present day. It will appeal to a general audience and science enthusiasts. This popular series is illustrated throughout in full color.
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- 7***j (864)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI recently purchased an item from this eBay seller, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the prompt communication to the fast shipping, everything was handled with utmost professionalism. The item arrived exactly as described and was well packaged to ensure its safety during transit. The seller was courteous and responsive, making the entire transaction smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this seller to anyone looking for quality products and excellent service.
- 2***4 (2351)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI buy books from this seller all the time. The books are extremely affordable. Every once in a while there's an issue but more often than not, the outcome is positive. Packaging is just a thin sleeve with no bubble protection. This leaves the books open to damage in shipping. However, the seller ships for free. Book was actually in better condition than described - a nice surprise & greatly appreciated!! 👍 Thank you very much, seller!! I'll be back with another order!! 😀