Synopsis
Aimed specifically at the needs of high school students and keyed to school syllabuses, The Facts On File Dictionary of Chemistry defines every chemical term and concept most people will ever need to know, in language that's easy to understand. All the basics of chemistry are the elements, groups of compounds, formulas, equations, and chemical processes. Also featured techniques (e.g., Regnault's method, Bessemer process), instruments (e.g., the pyrometer, Beckmann thermometer), units of measure (e.g., angstrom, lux), and specialized uses of everyday terms (e.g., mordent, quenching).Clear, concise, and informativeThis revised edition reflects modern chemical nomenclature and the most uptodate information on the properties of elements. More than 3,000 entries explain, clearly and concisely, the most important and commonly used chemical terms. More than 50 line drawings illustrate chemical structures, and extensive cross references ensure the Dictionary's accessibility and ease of use.Over 250 new entries have been added, Buckminsterfullerene Fullerite Nanotubes Quasicrystal Supramolecular chemistry Crown ether and much more.
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