50 Chemistry Ideas You Really Need to Know
| Author/creator | Birch, Hayley Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London : Quercus Abingdon : Bookpoint Limited [Distributor] |
| Description | 208 p. ill 20.500 x 018.400 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Credo Reference Academic Core |
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| Series | 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation 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. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781848666672 |
| ISBN | 1848666675 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781848666672 |
| Stock number | 504120 01336018 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |