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The chemistry book /

by Brunning, Andy.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Big ideas simply explained: Publisher: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022Description: 336 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780241515549 (hbk.) :; 0241515548 (hbk.) :.Classification number: 540 CHESubject(s): Chemistry | Chemistry -- History | Popular Science | Popular Science and Nature | History of science | Popular science | ChemistrySummary: Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered them. Written in plain English, 'The Chemistry Book' is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most historic moments in science, from the birth of atomic theory to the discovery of polythene and the development of new vaccine technologies to combat COVID-19. Simple graphics, such as flowcharts and mind maps, support the text and make the explanation of key concepts easy to follow. Arranged in chronological order, the book covers key themes in the physical and natural sciences, such as geochemistry and the elements.
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Book - Adult Hardback Bootle Library Adult Non-Fiction 540 CHE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 003107541X
Book - Adult Hardback Crosby Library Adult Non-Fiction 540 CHE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out 24/02/2023 003107540X
Book - Adult Hardback Southport Library Adult Non-Fiction 540 CHE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 003107539X
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Includes index.

Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered them. Written in plain English, 'The Chemistry Book' is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most historic moments in science, from the birth of atomic theory to the discovery of polythene and the development of new vaccine technologies to combat COVID-19. Simple graphics, such as flowcharts and mind maps, support the text and make the explanation of key concepts easy to follow. Arranged in chronological order, the book covers key themes in the physical and natural sciences, such as geochemistry and the elements.

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