Essential Chemistry
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Acids and bases are essential components of the natural world that play key roles in medicine and industry. They are used in the manufacturing of everyday items such as carbonated soft drinks, salad dressing, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, and fertilizers. But these compounds can also have a dramatic impact, such as in the sulfuric acid clouds of Venus and in grave wax, a basic substance in soil that mummifies animal and human bodies. The informative ""Acids and Bases"" takes a closer look at these fascinating, yet contrasting, substances, giving concrete, real world examples with numerous colorful illustrations.
Fireworks light up the summer night sky with their colorful displays, forensic experts use DNA to help solve crimes, and deep-sea creatures illuminate the depths of the ocean in search of their next meal. All these things happen because of chemical reactions, but what exactly is a chemical reaction? Filled with intriguing full-color photographs, insightful sidebars, and other essential features, this insightful new book helps students fully understand how chemical reactions happen - covering atomic structure, chemical bonding, reaction rates, and more.