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Every molecule tells a story

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Every molecule tells a story/ Simon Cotton.
Author:	Cotton, Simon.
Published:	Boca Raton, FL :CRC Press, : c2011.,
Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 243 p.) :ill. :
Subject:	Molecules. -
Online resource:	http://www.crcnetbase.com/isbn/9781439807743
Online resource:	https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429130083
ISBN:	9781439807743

Every molecule tells a story
Cotton, Simon.

Every molecule tells a story[electronic resource] /Simon Cotton. - Boca Raton, FL :CRC Press,c2011. - 1 online resource (xiii, 243 p.) :ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Atmosphere and water -- ch. 2. Carbohydrates and artificial sweeteners -- ch. 3. Hydrocarbons -- ch. 4. Acids and alkalis -- ch. 5. Steroids and sex -- ch. 6. The senses -- ch. 7. Cosmetics and perfumes -- ch. 8. Natural killers -- ch. 9. Unnatural killers -- ch. 10. Explosives -- ch. 11. Pleasure molecules -- ch. 12. Natural healers -- ch. 13. Man-made healers -- ch. 14. Synthetic polymers.

"Written by a seasoned teacher, speaker, and writer in the field of chemistry, this text provides a guidance on chemicals that make life possible and enrich the senses, as well as those that endanger it. It combines the science and history of certain molecules and deals with the chemistry of each substance in an interesting and easily understandable manner. Topics covered include substances found in air and water, food, hydrocarbons, acids and alkalis, natural killers, unnatural killers, destructive molecules, pleasure molecules, natural healers, man-made healers, giant molecules, and vitamins"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781439807743Subjects--Topical Terms:

596867
Molecules.

LC Class. No.: QD461 / .C655 2012eb

Dewey Class. No.: 540

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520 $a "Written by a seasoned teacher, speaker, and writer in the field of chemistry, this text provides a guidance on chemicals that make life possible and enrich the senses, as well as those that endanger it. It combines the science and history of certain molecules and deals with the chemistry of each substance in an interesting and easily understandable manner. Topics covered include substances found in air and water, food, hydrocarbons, acids and alkalis, natural killers, unnatural killers, destructive molecules, pleasure molecules, natural healers, man-made healers, giant molecules, and vitamins"--Provided by publisher.
520 $a "Preface Everything that exists is made of atoms, and most of those substances contain groups of two or more of these bonded together to form molecules. Chemistry is the science of molecules. From cooking to medicine, from engineering to art, it is everywhere"-- $c Provided by publisher.
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