02557nam a2200373Ia 4500 20260803094254.0 251212s2019 xx 000 0 und d Chemistry : from the periodic table to nanotechnology / Anne Rooney. Rooney, Anne London : Arcturus, 2019. 208 pages: illustrations 23 cm How the world works Includes index 9781788883900 CHEMISTRY Chemistry History Chemistry Popular works CIR 540 R674 2019 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 SH0734 in English High School Library Chemistry without knowing it -- A Spiritual science -- Gold and the golden age -- From alchemy to chemisty -- Airy nothings -- Atoms, elements and affinities -- Bonds of life -- What`s in there? -- Making stuff "Chemistry cast the building blocks of civilization. The exploitation of fire, the development of pigments, and the smelting of metals all triggered huge human developments and led us from the stone age into the technological era. How the World Works: Chemistry is a wonderful introduction to this intriguing discipline, tracing the story of chemical exploration through some of its central breakthroughs. Discover how an iron dagger was found in a Bronze Age tomb, how alchemists pursued the transformation of base metal into gold and the how the nature of the atom was discovered. This book also features: Accessible explanations of fascinating concepts and processes, including spectroscopy, fractural distillation and radioactivity. Profiles of famous chemists, including Dmitri Mendeleev, Marie Curie and Antoine Lavoisier Quirky facts, anecdotes and quotations Useful diagrams to accompany complex theorems Intended for science enthusiasts and layman alike, this wonderfully illustrated, full-color guide brings clarity to some of chemistry`s biggest mysteries. ABOUT THE SERIES: How the World Works is a full-color illustrated series by Arcturus Publishing. Each book provides an engaging introduction to a branch of human knowledge, outlining key principles and charting its development across history up to the present day."--ONIX annotation 0 text unmediated volume lcc BK dsolimen 2025-04-28 16:21:50 dsolimen 2025-04-29 12:42:58 13475 13302 13302 0 0 ddc 0 0 BED BED BED 2025-12-21 1 CIR 540 R674 2019 SH0734 2026-06-18 09:46:55 2026-06-03 2025-12-21 BK