The Extraordinary Chemistry of Ordinary Things

by Carl H. Snyder

Book Overview

Shows how chemistry affects our lives. * To emphasize the experimental basis of chemistry, chapters begin with demonstrations that readers can perform for themselves. * Think, Speculate, Reflect, and Ponder sections include questions that ask readers to think critically about the connections between chemistry, society, and individual values.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471415758
• ISBN13: 9780471415756
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 680 Pages
• Weight: 3.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.4" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

EXCELLENT

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Great condition!

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A nice alternative chemistry text

This text is easily readable and interesting complete chemistry text that is not watered-down or oversimplified. I steered away from text books that were visually too busy. Mostly I wanted the facts in an interesting context. This book shows that chemistry is fun stuff to read about. I am using it with my son who is homeschooled.

A wonderful book

Most of all us lose the joy of curiousity that we all had as children as we become adults. A friend, the author, gave me and my wife this book as a gift. It is a wonderful publication; and it is a joy read. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to regain that youthful curiousity. It is possible. Whether you purchase the book for a class or for personal reading, it is a wonderful book.

great text book for non-science majors!

I am a student majoring in education. This textbook is wonderful because the author uses ordinary household objects that are used daily instead of substances only the science geniuses have heard of. I would reccommend this book for professors who teach non-science majors because the ablilty to understand the information is incredible.