Atkins, P. W. (Peter William) 1940- creator text Popular works. enk Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Press c2013 2013 First edition. monographic eng

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viii, 122 pages. : illustrations ; 21 cm Most people remember chemistry from their schooldays as a subject that was largely incomprehensible, fact-rich but understanding-poor, smelly, and so far removed from the real world of events and pleasures that there seemed little point, except for the most introverted, in coming to terms with its grubby concepts, spells, recipes, and rules. Peter Atkins wants to change all that. In What is Chemistry? he encourages us to look at chemistry anew, through a chemist's eyes, to understand its central concepts and to see how it contributes not only towards our material comfort, but also to human culture -- Its origins, scope, and organization -- Its principles : atoms and molecules -- Its principles : energy and entropy -- Its reactions -- Its techniques -- Its achievements -- Its future -- Periodic table. Peter Atkins. Includes index. Chemistry Popular works Chemistry 540 ATW 2013 9780199683987 (hc.) 0199683980 (hc.) UKMGB 141231 20211209051741.0 31793 eng