TY - BOOK AU - Richardson,B.Coburn AU - Chasteen,Thomas G. TI - Experience the extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things: a laboratory manual SN - 0471059390 U1 - 540 PY - 1995/// CY - New York PB - John Wiley & Sons, Inc. KW - Chemistry KW - Experiments KW - Experiments KW - Laboratory manuals N1 - Partial table of contents: Atoms and Elements: The Building Blocks of Chemistry. Chemical Bonding: Ionic and Covalent Compounds. Energy, Medicine, and a Nuclear Calendar: Using the Secrets of the Nucleus. The Arithmetic of Chemistry: Concentrating on Pollution. Petroleum: The Driving Force of Energy. Acids and Bases: If It Tastes Sour It Must Be an Acid. Solids, Liquids, and Especially Gases: The States of Matter. Energy, Food, Fats, and Oils: Fuel for the Human Engine. Carbohydrates: Food for Thought. Poisons, Toxins, Hazards, and Risks: What's Safe and What Isn't. Polymers and Plastics: The Plastic Age. Cosmetics and Personal Care: Looking Good and Smelling Nice with Chemistry. Appendices. Glossary. Answers to Selected Exercises. Index ER -