A biography of chemist Antoine Lavoisier who identified oxygen and hydrogen, studied the conservation of mass, wrote the first major list of elements, and helped develop the metric system. Describes how old rivals raised suspicion about him during the French Revolution that led to his beheading.
Provides simple, step-by-step instructions for an assortment of science experiments that each deal in some way with compounds and mixtures. Features full-color photographs and illustrations throughout.
Presents an introduction to the periodic table of the elements, showing how hundreds of different elements combine to form compounds that make up the world around us.
Explores the processes of chemical reactions, discussing the role of energy and heat and the factors affecting the speed of the reaction; and contains diagrams and experiments.
Introduces the atom, elements, compounds, and mixtures and discusses related concepts including chemical reactions, chemical equations, and photosynthesis.
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.
Introduces the basic components of matter, describes the difference between acids and bases, explores the workings of chemical reactions and reactivity, and discusses naturally occurring chemicals.
Explains what chemical reactions, acids, and bases are, presents examples of chemistry at work in everyday life, and discusses the burning of fossil fuels.
