Explores the scientific history and future of chemistry. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"Explore this ... timeline history of physical science! What are matter, motion, gravity, electricity, magnetism, and substances? Who first studied these concepts? And who later built on and expanded the work of those early thinkers?"--Provided by publisher.
"Although written for the high school student, this concise, readable, and authoritative source presents any science learner with a clear introduction to chemistry. The 480 entries cover all aspects of chemistry and its practical applications. A running glossary explains words as they are encountered in the text, and most entries have accompanying diagrams and photographs."--"Reference that rocks, " American Libraries, May 2005.
A practical introduction to chemistry that discusses the basic concepts, bonds, electrochemistry, the mole, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and chemistry in everyday life.
A resource for chemistry teachers that explains fundamental chemistry concepts "from the ground up, " covering why atoms behave in certain ways, how to balance chemical equations, and other topics.
