TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sleigh,Charlotte
AU  - Brunning,Andy
AU  - Cobb,Cathy
AU  - Extance,Andy
AU  - Farndon,John
AU  - Harris,Tim
AU  - Snedden,Robert
ED  - DK Publishing, Inc.,
TI  - THE CHEMISTRY BOOK
T2  - Big ideas simply explained
SN  - 9780241515549
U1  - 540 23
PY  - 2022///]
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - DK Publishing
KW  - Chemistry
KW  - Popular works
KW  - fast
KW  - Instructional and educational works
KW  - lcgft
N1  - 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
N2  - "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"--; 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
ER  -