With a structure that reflects the way chemistry is currently studied, the comprehensive Encyclopedia of Chemistry is the definitive reference to this vast subject area. Hundreds of chemistry-related entries, thought-provoking essays, leading discoveries, and biographies of notable chemists throughout history provide high school through early college students with the most complete information available. Addressing a subject whose understanding is crucial to all mature science students, Encyclopedia of Chemistry presents an ...
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With a structure that reflects the way chemistry is currently studied, the comprehensive Encyclopedia of Chemistry is the definitive reference to this vast subject area. Hundreds of chemistry-related entries, thought-provoking essays, leading discoveries, and biographies of notable chemists throughout history provide high school through early college students with the most complete information available. Addressing a subject whose understanding is crucial to all mature science students, Encyclopedia of Chemistry presents an engaging, interactive approach to learning. Additional material directs students to further pursue their studies on the Internet, including links to informative websites and summaries of chemistry-related resources. A special section listing all Nobel Prize winners in chemistry, a bibliography, and a references cited section complete this informative encyclopedia. Students and professionals alike will benefit from the extensive coverage and easy-to-use format of this resource. Entries include atomic mass unit (amu), binary fission, Boyle's law, cheletropic reaction, enzyme induction, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, g-factor, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Krebs' cycle, nuclear binding energy, photosynthesis, polymerase chain reaction, radiocarbon dating, suicide inhibition, and thermonuclear energy.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 342 p. Contains: Illustrations. Facts on File Science Dictionary. Audience: Young adult. LCCN 2004011242 Type of material Book Personal name Rittner, Don. Main title Encyclopedia of chemistry / Don Rittner and Ronald A. Bailey. Published/Created New York, NY: Facts on File, c2005. Description x, 342 p. : ill.; 29 cm. ISBN 0816048940 (acid-free paper) LC classification QD4. R57 2005 Related names Bailey, R. A. (Ronald Albert), 1933-Subjects Chemistry--Encyclopedias. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-309) and index. Series Facts on File science library Dewey class no. 540/.3
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Oversized.
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