Modern life is made up of a mind-boggling array of materials. A simple drinking cup, for example, might be made of Styrofoam, paper, or glass, depending on the drinker's needs at …
Acids and bases are essential components of the natural world that play key roles in medicine and industry. They are used in the manufacturing of everyday items such as carbonated …
Most of the elements found in the periodic table are classified as metals. Common characteristics that help us identify metals include conductivity, reactivity, and their ability …
Each title in the accessible Essential Chemistry set expands the coverage of a fundamental aspect of chemistry through concrete, real-life examples that fully illustrate the …
Earth is made up of four basic parts: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere. The atmosphere is made up of the gases that surround the planet. The …
The ""Periodic Table"" is a comprehensive guide to one of the most celebrated diagrams in the history of science. From its beginnings in the mysterious experiments of the medieval …
Emphasizing the common drugs and poisons that are encountered by a practicing forensic toxicologist, an addition to a fascinating series introduces students to the basic principles …
Fireworks light up the summer night sky with their colorful displays, forensic experts use DNA to help solve crimes, and deep-sea creatures illuminate the depths of the ocean in …
