carbon

Examines the nature of carbon and other elements in the periodic table's group 14 including lead, tin, and germanium, and their roles in the lives of plants and animals and such industries as petroleum, communications, and electronics.

Presents an introduction to carbon, explaining what it is, discussing the uses of carbon compounds, looking at how carbon dioxide is made, and considering the unique qualities of carbon.

An introduction to carbon chemistry, featuring a brief review of atoms and elements, and covering carbon compounds, biomolecules, the carbon cycle, global warming, carbon products, and other topics.

The Carbon elements consist of carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead. This book illustrates the properties of each and how they are used in daily life, including in electronics, automotive parts, and medicine.

Presents a study of carbon, how the ancient Greeks first developed the concept of an element, the properties of carbon, the introduction of the periodic table, and carbon in the natural world.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of carbon.