Chemistry in Focus: A Molecular View of Our World

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Author: Nivaldo J. Tro

ISBN-10: 0495605476

ISBN-13: 9780495605478

Category: Chemical Compounds & Molecules - General & Miscellaneous

Succeed in the course and connect with the microscopic world with CHEMISTRY IN FOCUS, 5e. Thoroughly updated with the latest research and developments, this student-friendly book emphasizes the fundamental role the molecular world plays in your daily life. By clearly identifying and explaining connections between the molecular world and microscopic world, the book helps you understand the major scientific, technological, and environmental issues affecting our society today. The book's...

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Updated with the latest research developments, CHEMISTRY IN FOCUS: A MOLECULAR VIEW OF OUR WORLD, 4e develops readers' appreciation for the microscopic world by stressing the fundamental role it plays in daily life. It helps readers understand the major scientific, technological, and environmental issues affecting today's society by clearly identifying and explaining connections between the molecular world and microscopic world-as well as between principles and applications. The text's comprehensive coverage includes unique chapters on Nanotech, Light/Color, and more.

1. Molecular Reasons. 2. The Chemist's Tool Box. 3. Atoms and Elements. 4. Molecules and Compounds. 5. The Bonds that Change. 6. Organic Chemistry. 7. Light and Color. 8. Nuclear Chemistry. 9. Energy for Today. 10. Energy for Tomorrow: Solar and Other Renewable Energy Sources. 11. The Air Around Us. 12. The Liquids and Solids Around Us: Especially Water. 13. Acids and Bases: The Molecules Responsible For Sour and Bitter. 14. Oxidation and Reduction. 15. The Chemistry of Household Products. 16. Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 17. Drugs and Medicine: Healing, Helping, and Hurting. 18. The Chemistry of Food. 19. Nanotechnology. Appendix 1: Significant Figures. Appendix 2: Answers to Selected Problems. Glossary. Credits. Index.