The Handy Chemistry Answer Book

<div><b>Don't be mixed up about chemistry! Simplify the complex chemical reactions that take place everywhere in our lives with this engaging easy-to-follow question-and-answer guide!</b><p>Where would we be without atoms and compounds? Gas liquids solids and plasma? Acids and bases? Bonds and reactions? Matter and energy? <i><b>The Handy Chemistry Answer Book</i></b> covers the building blocks of life and the universe. The secret life of atoms how polar bears aren't actually white why oil and water don't mix and much much more are revealed and explained. This informative guide covers the basics of chemistry (history atomic structures chemical bonds and reactions organic and inorganic chemistry) to more advanced material (nuclear chemistry biochemistry physical and theoretical chemistry) by answering nearly 1000 common chemistry questions including ... <i><li>What causes lightning? <li>How does photosynthesis work? <li>What are hard and soft Lewis acids and bases? <li>What makes a fabric waterproof?<li>What are the twelve principles of green chemistry?<li>When did alchemists finally abandon trying to make gold?<li>What is Le Chatelier's principle? <li>What do the different octane ratings mean at the gas pump?<li>What is genetic engineering?<li>Why is calcium important for strong bones?<li>What is the 18-electron rule?<li>Why does chocolate turn white as it ages?</i><p>Chemical reactions that rule the world; their properties structure composition behavior and history are tackled and explained in plain English in <i><b>The Handy Chemistry Answer Book</i></b>. With many photos illustrations a few formulas molecular diagrams and other graphics this fun fact-filled tome is richly illustrated. A history of chemistry timeline appendices on Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners a bibliography further reading section glossary of terms a table of physical constants a table of conversion factors and extensive index add to its usefulness.</div>