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Sometimes explosive, often delicious, occasionally poisonous, but always interesting: the New York Times-bestselling author of Stuff Matters shows us the secret lives of liquids: the shadow counterpart of our solid "stuff." We all know that without water we couldn't survive, and that sometimes a cup of coffee or a glass of wine feels just as vital. But do we really understand how much we rely on liquids, or the destructive power they hold? Set over...
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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory is a simple technique for predicting the geometry of atomic centers in small molecules and molecular ions. This authoritative reference was written by Istvan Hartiggai and the developer of VSEPR theory, Ronald J. Gillespie. In addition to its value as a text for courses in molecular geometry and chemistry, it constitutes a classic reference for professionals. Starting with coverage of the broader...
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1st Edition of my Chemistry Part Two Dictionary. Covering over 4000 words and phrases focusing on three topics."Chemistry Dictionary Part Two" is an essential compendium designed to bridge the gap between academic study and practical application in the vast field of chemistry. This meticulously curated volume focuses on three fundamental areas: Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry, offering readers an exhaustive resource...
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"Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? With clarity and humor, world-leading materials scientist Mark Miodownik answers all the questions you've ever had about your pens, spoons, and razor blades, while also introducing a whole world full of materials you've never even heard of: the diamond five times the size of Earth; concrete cloth that can be molded...
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This "excellent" popular science book explores just what we-and the things around us-are made of (Aftenposten, Norway).
Some elements get all the attention: glittering gold, radioactive uranium-materials we call "precious" because they are so rare. But what could be more precious than the building blocks of life-from the oxygen in our air to the carbon in all living things?
In The Elements We Live By, physicist and award-winning author Anja...
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"Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paperclip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it does?With clarity and humor, world-leading materials scientist Mark Miodownik answers all the questions you've ever had about your pens, spoons, and razor blades, while also introducing a whole world full of materials you've never even heard of: the diamond five times the size of Earth; concrete cloth that can be molded...
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