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The Chemistry Book

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An engaging and lushly illustrated guide to the greatest achievements, discoveries, and innovations in the world of chemistry.
This authoritative volume traces the history of chemistry from ancient observations to cutting edge experiments, presenting a total of 250 milestones. From iron smelting to the discovery of the atom, and from fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, The Chemistry Book explores both world-changing developments and mind-blowing mysteries.
As the "central science" that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe introduces readers to this endlessly fascinating branch of science.

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Series: Union Square & Co. Milestones Publisher: Union Square & Co.

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781454917281
  • File size: 87335 KB
  • Release date: November 22, 2022

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781454917281
  • File size: 87515 KB
  • Release date: November 22, 2022

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EPUB ebook

Languages

English

An engaging and lushly illustrated guide to the greatest achievements, discoveries, and innovations in the world of chemistry.
This authoritative volume traces the history of chemistry from ancient observations to cutting edge experiments, presenting a total of 250 milestones. From iron smelting to the discovery of the atom, and from fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, The Chemistry Book explores both world-changing developments and mind-blowing mysteries.
As the "central science" that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe introduces readers to this endlessly fascinating branch of science.

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