Gebelein, Charles G.

Chemistry and our world / Charles G. Gebelein. - Dubuque, IA : Wm. C. Brown, c1997. - xvi, 609 p. ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

1. Matter, states of matter, and temperature ;
2. Composition of matter ;
3. Order in chemistry: Periodic table and atomic structure ;
4. Energy, the nucleus, and nuclear chemistry ;
5. Chemical bonding: All-purpose molecular glue ;
6. Chemical reactions ;
7. Solutions, acids and bases ;
8. Organic chemistry: Wonderful world of carbon ;
9. Functional organic chemicals ;
10. Polymers: Mighty molecules ;
11. Chemistry and our water supply ;
12. Soaps, detergents, and cleaning ;
13. Chemistry of life ;
14. Food and agricultural chemistry ;
15. Cosmetic chemistry: Science of beauty ;
16. Chemistry in health and medicine ;
17. Air pollution, energy and fuels ;
18. Chemistry and our atmosphere.


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