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Braving The Elements by Harry B. Gray, John D. Simon, William C. Trogler (Paperback, 1995)

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Braving the Elements, Paperback by Gray, Harry B.; Simon, John D.; Trogler, William C., ISBN 0935702342, ISBN-13 9780935702347, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK A nonmathematical description of the principles of chemistry, explaining chemical bonding, biochemistry, synthetic materials, and atmospheric chemistry in the context of the origins and history of chemistry, the roles of important medicinal, recreational, and weapons-related chemicals in society, and the business implications of the chemicals industry. Includes b&w photos and diagrams and a glossary, and appendices of electronic configurations of atoms and lists of proven and suspected carcinogens. For non-chemistry majors. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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An ideal primer for those who wish to improve their scientific literacy, this book is beautifully written and especially recommended for high school and undergraduate nonmajor science courses. Amply illustrated chapters on chemical bonding, biochemistry, cancer, and the atmosphere are interspersed with such chapters as The Alchemist's Dream , Newsworthy Molecules , and WallStreet Chemistry . To facilitate this book's use in the classroom, a complete set of problems and sample exams are available from the publisher.