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Chemistry
This unit covers atomic structure, bonding, polar and non-polar substances, the chemistry of water, and the chemistry of organic compounds including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
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The Handy Chemistry Answer Book by Call Number: QD39.2 .S75 2014Simplifying the complex chemical reactions that take place in everyday through the well-stated answers for more than 600 common chemistry questions, this reference is the go-to guide for students and professionals alike. The book covers everything from the history, major personalities, and groundbreaking reactions and equations in chemistry to laboratory techniques throughout history and the latest developments in the field. Chemistry is an essential aspect of all life that connects with and impacts all branches of science, making this readable resource invaluable across numerous disciplines while remaining accessible at any level of chemistry background. From the quest to make gold and early models of the atom to solar cells, bio-based fuels, and green chemistry and sustainability, chemistry is often at the forefront of technological change and this reference breaks down the essentials into an easily understood format.
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