THE CHEMISTRY BOOK / contributors, Charlotte Sleigh, consultant, Andy Brunning, Cathy Cobb, Andy Extance, John Farndon, Tim Harris, Robert Snedden.

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TextSeries: Big ideas simply explainedPublisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First American editionDescription: 336 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:

text
still image

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9780241515549
0241515548

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DDC classification:

540 23 THE

Contents:

Practical chemistry -- The age of alchemy -- Enlightenment chemistry -- The chemical revolution -- The industrial age -- The machine age -- The nuclear age -- A changing world.

Summary: "Arranged in chronological order, this . . . guide to more than seventy-five of the most historic moments in the science of chemistry, from the birth of atomic theory to the development of liquid crystal display screens, introduces the work of the scientists who have shaped the subject"-- BTCat.Summary: Written in plain English, The Chemistry Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of more than 95 key ideas. Step-by-step flowcharts unpick complex theories, diagrams demystify chemical processes, illuminating quotes make the ideas and discoveries memorable, and witty illustrations enhance and play with our understanding of the science. Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student of chemistry, or simply intrigued about the diverse applications within the field, you'll find plenty in this book to satisfy your curiosity.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Perpustakaan MBIP Medini General Stacks	Non-Fiction book	540 THE 2022 c.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00001015

Includes index.

Practical chemistry -- The age of alchemy -- Enlightenment chemistry -- The chemical revolution -- The industrial age -- The machine age -- The nuclear age -- A changing world.

"Arranged in chronological order, this . . . guide to more than seventy-five of the most historic moments in the science of chemistry, from the birth of atomic theory to the development of liquid crystal display screens, introduces the work of the scientists who have shaped the subject"-- BTCat.

Written in plain English, The Chemistry Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of more than 95 key ideas. Step-by-step flowcharts unpick complex theories, diagrams demystify chemical processes, illuminating quotes make the ideas and discoveries memorable, and witty illustrations enhance and play with our understanding of the science. Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student of chemistry, or simply intrigued about the diverse applications within the field, you'll find plenty in this book to satisfy your curiosity.

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