Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry to Society
This introductory text for nonscience majors uses relevant issues to introduce chemistry and present...
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This introductory text for nonscience majors uses relevant issues to introduce chemistry and presents it in its political, economic, social, international, and ethical context. Chapters cover the basics of the ozone layer, the chemistry of global warming, the threat of acid rain, alternate energy sources, plastics and polymers, nutrition, and genetic engineering. Appendices include conversion factors and constants, exponents, and answers to selected exercies and activities. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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