TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cotton,Simon
TI  - Every molecule tells a story
SN  - 9781439807743 (ebook : PDF)
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Boca Raton
PB  - CRC Press
KW  - Chemical bonds
KW  - Molecules
KW  - Electronic books
KW  - lcsh
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-243) and index; ch. 1. Atmosphere and water -- ch. 2. Carbohydrates and artificial sweeteners -- ch. 3. Hydrocarbons -- ch. 4. Acids and alkalis -- ch. 5. Steroids and sex -- ch. 6. The senses -- ch. 7. Cosmetics and perfumes -- ch. 8. Natural killers -- ch. 9. Unnatural killers -- ch. 10. Explosives -- ch. 11. Pleasure molecules -- ch. 12. Natural healers -- ch. 13. Man-made healers -- ch. 14. Synthetic polymers; Also available in print edition
N2  - "Written by a seasoned teacher, speaker, and writer in the field of chemistry, this text provides a guidance on chemicals that make life possible and enrich the senses, as well as those that endanger it. It combines the science and history of certain molecules and deals with the chemistry of each substance in an interesting and easily understandable manner. Topics covered include substances found in air and water, food, hydrocarbons, acids and alkalis, natural killers, unnatural killers, destructive molecules, pleasure molecules, natural healers, man-made healers, giant molecules, and vitamins"--
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ER  -