The Facts On File Dictionary Of Chemistry, Fourth Edition (Facts on File Science Library)

Appendices: Carboxylic acids; Amino acids; Sugars; Nitrogenous bases and nucleosides; Chemical elements; Periodic table; Greek alphabet; Web sites. Aimed specifically at the needs of high school students and keyed to school syllabuses, The Facts On File Dictionary of Chemistry defines every chemical term and concept most people will ever need to know, in language that's easy to understand. All the basics of chemistry are covered: the elements, groups of compounds, formulas, equations, and chemical processes. Also featured are: techniques (e.g., Regnault's method, Bessemer process), instruments (e.g., the pyrometer, Beckmann thermometer), units of measure (e.g., angstrom, lux), and specialized uses of everyday terms (e.g., mordent, quenching).

Clear, concise, and informative
This revised edition reflects modern chemical nomenclature and the most uptodate information on the properties of elements. More than 3,000 entries explain, clearly and concisely, the most important and commonly used chemical terms. More than 50 line drawings illustrate chemical structures, and extensive cross references ensure the Dictionary's accessibility and ease of use.

Over 250 new entries have been added, including:
• Buckminsterfullerene
• Fullerite
• Nanotubes
• Quasicrystal
• Supramolecular chemistry
• Crown ether
• and much more. Contains over three thousand alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on topics in chemistry, and includes sixty line drawings and a bibliography Defines every important chemical term and concept, from simple chemical reactions to the complexities of molecular structures and affinities. Presents over 3,000 entries defining the techniques, applications, materials, and uses of everyday chemical terms The Facts On File Dictionary of Chemistry examines this popular science subject in clear, easy-to-follow prose