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.