Binding: Paperback
Description: In Molecules bestselling author Theodore Gray demonstrates through stunning never - before - seen images and illustrations how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world. Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In Molecules Theodore Gray takes the next step in the story that began with the periodic table in his best - selling book The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe. Here he explores through fascinating stories and trademark stunning photography the most interesting essential useful and beautiful of the millions of chemical structures that make up every material in the world. Gray begins with an explanation of how atoms bond to form molecules and compounds as well as the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry. He then goes on to explore the vast array of materials molecules can create including: soaps and solvents; goops and oils; rocks and ores; ropes and fibers; painkillers and dangerous drugs; sweeteners; perfumes and stink bombs; colors and pigments; and controversial compounds including asbestos CF Cs and thimerosal. Big gorgeous photographs as well as diagrams of the compounds and their chemical bonds rendered with never before seen beauty fill the pages and capture molecules in their various states. As he did in The Elements Gray shows us molecules as we've never seen them before. It's the perfect book for his loyal fans who've been eager for more and for anyone fascinated with the mysteries of the material world.
Title: Molecules The Elements And The Architecture Of Everything
Author(s): Gray Theodore
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Barcode: 9780316480581
Pages: 240 Pages, 500 Color Photos
Publication Date: 3/13/2018
Category: Chemistry