Without the different states of matter--the solids, liquids, and gases that make up our universe--the world would be a very boring place. States of matter are constantly changing form all around us: Hot showers steam up the bathroom mirror, gaseous water falls to the ground as snow, and liquid escapes from our skin to cool the body. But, as readers of this insightful new book will learn, these things don't happen by accident. States of Matter: Gases, Liquids, and Solids deciphers the science behind these chemical states to present an engaging and eye-opening reference.

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? This insightful new book helps students fully understand how chemical reactions happen--covering atomic structure, chemical bonding, reaction rates, and more.

The Periodic Table is a comprehensive guide to one of the most celebrated diagrams in the history of science. From its beginnings in the mysterious experiments of the medieval alchemists to its newest additions discovered during the atomic age, the periodic table has remained an astonishing tool for understanding the basic building blocks of the universe. Within the pages of this intriguing new book, students will learn why the table is a chemist's best friend, what the table reveals about the unique properties of each major group of elements, and how the elements are used in industry and...

Atoms, Molecules, and Compounds goes behind the scenes of day-to-day chemistry to explore the atoms that govern chemical processes. In clear language, this exciting book shows how the interactions between simple substances such as salt and water are crucial to life on Earth and how those interactions are predestined by the atoms that make up the molecules. In addition, the stories of the scientists whose discoveries shaped the modern world, such as Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein, are presented here in gripping detail.

Takes a look at metals and their many intricate uses from industry to the arts.

The Earth is made up of four basic parts: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the litho-sphere, and the biosphere. The actions and interactions among these components are what make the Earth a constantly changing entity.

Biochemistry introduces readers to the fundamentals of a highly interesting science that has recently experienced explosive growth and attracted much popular attention. Providing a detailed overview for those wishing to familiarize themselves rapidly with core concepts, this accessible title describes in straightforward language the most important developments and achievements in the field, identifies key ideas, and covers the essentials for anyone looking for a concise review of the modern aspects of biochemistry.

Carbon Chemistry describes how carbon is an essential element for life on Earth, where it is found in everyday life, and what is being done to offset the increased carbon emissions modern life has caused.

Modern life is made up of a mind-boggling array of materials. A simple drinking cup, for example, might be made of Styrofoam, paper, or glass, depending on the drinkers needs at the moment. Home storage cabinets can be made of metal, wood, or plastic. Space shuttles are assembled from silicon, steel, and hundreds of other materials. All of these items owe their properties to the chemical bonds between the atoms that make up the substance. "Chemical Bonds" examines the nature of the chemical bonds, answering fundamental questions about how they form, how they are broken, and how they help...

Learn about acids and bases, chemical components of the natural world that play key roles in medicine and industry.