50 Chemistry Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)

Hayley Birch

ISBN 10: 1848666675 / ISBN 13: 9781848666672

Published by Quercus 05/11/2015, 2015

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Title: 50 Chemistry Ideas You Really Need to Know (...

Publisher: Quercus 05/11/2015

Publication Date: 2015

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Chemistry is at the cutting edge of our lives. How does a silicon chip work? How can we harness natural products to combat human disease? And is it possible to create artificial muscles?

Providing answers to these questions and many more, 50 Chemistry Ideas You Really Need to Know is an engaging guide to the world of chemistry. From the molecules that kick-started life itself to nanotechnology, chemistry offers some fascinating insights into our origins, as well as continuing to revolutionize life as we know it.

In 50 short instalments, this accessible book discusses everything from the arguments of the key thinkers to the latest research methods, using timelines to place each theory in context - telling you all you need to know about the most important ideas in chemistry, past and present.

Contents include: Thermodynamics, Catalysts, Fermentation, Green Chemistry, Separation, Crystallography, Microfabrication, Computational Chemistry, Chemistry Occurring in Nature, Manmade Solutions: Beer, Plastic, Artificial Muscles and Hydrogen Future.

Book Description:

An insightful guide to the most important and cutting-edge developments in chemistry