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Chemistry for Breakfast

Award-winning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and toothpaste) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel). With a relatable and funny style, she explains essential chemical processes everyone should know--and turns the ordinary into extraordinary. 

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Acidity and Basicity in Chemistry

Acids and bases are natural components that serve critical functions in health and business. They are used in the production of common household products, however, these chemicals may have dramatic effects, as seen in Venus' sulfuric acid clouds and grave wax. This book examines these interesting, yet diametrically contrasting compounds in detail.

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Chemistry: A Self Teaching Guide

A practical, complete, and easy-to-use guide for understanding major chemistry concepts and terms  Master the fundamentals of chemistry with this fast and easy guide. Use self-study features including review questions and quizzes to ensure that you're really learning the material  

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Chemistry on Fire

In this fresh and engaging guide to chemistry, Dr. Kate Biberdorf, aka "Kate the Chemist," reveals the fascinating science we experience every day  She demystifies the fundamental principles of the science that may have eluded you in high school and shows how chemistry comes alive in everything we do. 

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The Study of Ions and Salts in Chemistry

This book bridges the gap between food scientists and chemists by providing a practical foundation to ionic chemicals and salts. It stresses the link between structure at the atomic level and the symmetry and characteristics of ionic compounds, and it discusses the fundamental concepts of architecture and bonding in ionic compounds. 

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The Fundamentals of Materials Chemistry

This book provides in-depth technical knowledge on material chemistry and their applications. It includes fundamental and history of material, as well as chemistry and application of common advanced materials. The information presented in this book is useful for chemistry, physics, and engineering students.

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Beyond the Elements is a 3 part video series. David Pogue sets out on a worldwide quest to find the key molecules and chemical reactions that have paved the way for human civilization, life, and even the universe as we know it. And along the way, he uncovers the simple principles that produce such a dizzying diversity of matter from elements on the periodic table.

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Spotlight on Gale Interactive Chemistry Database

Gale Interactive: Chemistry covers topics like the periodic table, molecules and compounds, reactions, and chemical processes. Users can dive deep into concepts with tools to zoom, rotate, and explore interactive models. Clicking through each session displays relevant reference content related to the image, complete with cross-searching capabilities to locate the right information. These powerful visual tools can be used for in-class demonstrations or help with homework and research assignments.

 

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