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 …
Updated to reflect the brand new AP Chemistry exam that will be administered for the first time in May 2014, this manual includes:Six practice AP exams: three diagnostic tests and three full-length practice exams that are aligned with the upcoming, new AP Chemistry examAll questions answered and explainedA comprehensive subject review covering the structure of matter, chemical bonding, …
The Elements 2016 Calendar: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe
It’s a dazzling gift for scientists, students, or anyone fascinated by the diversity and innate beauty of nature. Based on the bestselling book and iPad app, The Elements Calendar presents a dozen elements of the periodic table—lithium to zinc, arsenic to silicon—as gorgeous works of art. Each month’s spread showcases a large full-color photograph of the element in …
From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, finance, mythology, the arts, medicine, and more, as told by the Periodic Table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie’s reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters?*The Periodic …
A companion to the bestselling book The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, this beautiful photographic card deck features all 118 elements in the periodic table. One element per card appears as a full-size image on the front and fascinating information about the element on the back.The Photographic Card Deck of The Elements …
Get Cutting-Edge Coverage of All Chemical Engineering Topics― from Fundamentals to the Latest Computer Applications. First published in 1934, Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook has equipped generations of engineers and chemists with an expert source of chemical engineering information and data. Now updated to reflect the latest technology and processes of the new millennium, the Eighth Edition …
Napoleon’s Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, …
Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science)
For students, DIY hobbyists, and science buffs, who can no longer get real chemistry sets, this one-of-a-kind guide explains how to set up and use a home chemistry lab, with step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments in basic chemistry — not just to make pretty colors and stinky smells, but to learn how to do real lab work:Purify alcohol …
Essential Oils: Recipe Quick Reference: Essential Oils Recipes for All Occasions
This #1 Best Selling Critically Acclaimed Book is now available Globally on Amazon Get it Now! This book is your quick reference on the various essential oils recipes that you can use for all occasions!!! In this book, we offer chapter after chapter of essential oils recipes that can make your …
Sax’s Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials (3 Volume Set)
Since its inception in the early 1950’s, this book has become the number one resource for those who need to evaluate the hazard of substances used in commerce. Now in its eleventh edition, it contains extensive data on approximately 26,000 substances, including 2000 new entries. The three-volume set now includes Immediately Dangerous Life or Health (IDHL) levels for …