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_b.C655 2012
092 _a540
_bC851
100 1 _aCotton, Simon.
245 1 0 _aEvery molecule tells a story
_h[electronic resource] /
_cSimon Cotton.
260 _aBoca Raton :
_bCRC Press,
_c2012.
300 _axiii, 266 p. :
_bill.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 211-243) and index.
505 0 _ach. 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.
520 _a"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"--
_cProvided by publisher.
530 _aAlso available in print edition.
538 _aMode of access: World Wide Web.
650 0 _aChemical bonds.
650 0 _aMolecules.
655 7 _aElectronic books.
_2lcsh
776 1 _z9781439807736 (hardback)
856 4 0 _uhttp://marc.crcnetbase.com/isbn/9781439807743
_qapplication/PDF
_zDistributed by publisher. Purchase or institutional license may be required for access.
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