Gaseous Matter

ISBN-13: 9780816076079 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 238 str.

Jr. Joseph a. Angelo

Opis

aseous Matter focuses on the many important discoveries that led to the scientific interpretation of matter in the gaseous state. This new, full-color resource describes the basic characteristics and properties of several important gases, including air, hydrogen, helium, oxygen, and nitrogen. The nature and scope of the science of fluids is discussed in great detail, highlighting the most important scientific principles upon which the field is based.

Chapters include:

Gaseous Matter An Initial Perspective

Physical Characteristics of Gases

The Rise of the Science of Gases

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Earth's Atmosphere

Wind Its Power and Applications

Air Pollution

Human Flight

Some Interesting Gases

Gases for Energy.