Chemistry
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SiliconSilicon is everywhere. It can be found in the rocks under our feet, in the windows of our homes, and in the "brain" of every smartphone. Without silicon to make computer chips, there would be no Silicon Valley in California. Silicon is second only...
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Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and PresentationsScientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations, Fourth Edition, covers all the areas of scientific communication that a scientist needs to know and master in order to successfully promote his or her research and career. This unique "all-in-one" handbook begins with a discussion...
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PotassiumReaders can find potassium in their kitchens. This silvery white element is in bananas, avocados, nuts, chocolate, and potatoes. It's also found in ocean water. In the human body, potassium helps keep our bones healthy and our muscles contracting properly. Potassium is used in...
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PhosphorusThis chemical element helps matches light, ensures that your body digests food correctly, and even keeps your teeth clean. As one of the first chemical elements to be discovered, phosphorus has an invisible effect on people's lives. Readers will explore the microworld of the...
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OxygenOxygen is essential to life on Earth, but what is this tasteless, colorless, element? From how oxygen was discovered to how it supports life, this book answers all your questions about element we all depend on. Readers will learn about atoms, molecules, and how...
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NitrogenTake a deep breath, you're breathing in nitrogen! This element makes up 78 percent of the air around us. While nitrogen by itself is incredibly stable, nitrogen compounds have a tendency to explode. Dynamite contains nitrogen, and so do air bags, which use a...
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NickelWhen you think of nickel, a 5-cent coin probably comes to mind, but nickel is used for so much more than manufacturing coins. Nickel and nickel-containing alloys are very important in our society. Nickel is used in the construction, transportation, power, high-tech and many...
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MercuryLiquid, shiny, dangerous Mercury has the distinction of being the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Because of this trait, mercury is used in thermometers, scientific instruments, florescent lights, and many other devices. In this book, students will learn about mercury's unique...
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LeadIn ancient times, humans used lead in everything from cooking tools to water pipes to cosmetics. That was before scientists discovered that lead is poisonous for humans. Today lead is still useful, but we use it with more care in items that hold corrosive...
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IronIron is the most common metal found on earth. Not often found in its pure form, it is fashioned into things that are used every day. Iron forms part of the earth's core and is even added to breakfast cereal. From its early uses...
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HydrogenHydrogen is the most widespread element and one of the building blocks of life. First appearing when the Big Bang created the universe, hydrogen is now part of human technologies that could change the future. People have used liquid hydrogen to send astronauts into...
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GoldSince ancient times, people the world over have valued gold above most metals. For at least 5,000 years, gold has been used to make jewelry, coins, art objects, and other valuable items. Today, gold also has many industrial applications, from computers to medicine. In...
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CopperCopper was one of the first metals humans learned to work with, and now it's an important component of electronic technology. This informative text explores the ins and outs of this versatile element. As well as wires, people use copper to make jewelry, cookware,...
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ChlorineChlorine's story includes food, war, and so much more. This book covers the mysterious discovery of chlorine and a case of mistaken identity. Readers explore how it is used to both keep people safe from disease and bacteria, while at the same time used...
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CarbonCarbon is amazing. In the form of a diamond, carbon is one of the hardest materials we know. In the form of pencil lead, it's easily broken with our fingers. Carbon is the most common element on Earth. Think of it as a building...
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AluminumAluminum is one of the most abundant metals in the Earth's crust. It is used for everything from soda cans to cars, planes, rockets, and in construction. In the 1800s, scientists learned how to extract aluminum from rocks so it could be put to...
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Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory: Concepts and ApplicationsTime-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) describes the quantum dynamics of interacting electronic many-body systems formally exactly and in a practical and efficient manner. TDDFT has become the leading method for calculating excitation energies and optical properties of large molecules, with accuracies that rival traditional wave-function...
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Thinking about Science: Good Science, Bad Science, and How to Make It BetterThinking about Science: Good Science, Bad Science, and How to Make It Better A riveting exploration of the world of science, diving headfirst into its triumphs and tribulations. Penned by seasoned microbiologists Ferric C. Fang and Arturo Casadevall, this book offers a comprehensive analysis...
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Schaum's Outline of Organic Chemistry, Sixth EditionA new app and website makes this classic Schaum's bestseller better than ever--like having your own virtual tutor!If you're enrolled in in an organic chemistry course, you probably know that study and practice outside the classroom are essential for excelling in class and on...
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Schaum's Outline of Beginning Chemistry, Fifth EditionA new app and website make this classic Schaum's bestseller better than ever--like having your own virtual tutor!Rigorous review and practice outside the classroom is essential to excelling in your beginning chemistry class--and on your exams. You'll find the powerful, all-in-one study tool you...
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