Introduces the atom, elements, compounds, and mixtures and discusses related concepts including chemical reactions, chemical equations, and photosynthesis.
"Looking at some of the major inventions and discoveries shaping our world today, Breakthroughs in Science profiles the research leading up to the discovery (not just profiles of the one or two key "players"). Each book describes the "famous" moment and then examines the continued evolution illustrating its impact today and for the future"--.
Explains what physical properties are, discusses the difference between extensive and intensive physical properties, looks at some of the physical changes that occuron a regular basis, and examines chemical properties and changes.