Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (901 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316480584 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In his highly anticipated sequel to The Elements, Theodore Gray demonstrates how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world. Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. He then goes on to explore the vast array of materials molecules can create, including: soaps and solvents; goops and oils; rocks and ores; ropes and fibers; painkillers and dangerous drugs; sweeteners; perfumes and stink bombs; colors and pigments; and controversial compounds including asbestos, CFCs, and thimerosal. Gray begins with an explanation of how atoms bond to form molecules and compounds, as well as the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry. It's the perfect book for his loyal fans wh
A must have for anyone of any age or education." — Jamie Hyneman, Host, MythBusters. "Molecules is like dipping your toe in a clear shallow pool—with transparent explanations, shimmering graphics, and luminous photography—then suddenly realizing you are happily swimming in deep waters, relaxed and having fun! The science here is presented so elegantly you'll feel like you are holding a jewelry catalog, and it's impossible to put down
Gavin Scott said Even BETTER than The Elements if that's possible. +So in my review of The Elements, I stupidly suggested that the book was a great example of why e-books weren't going to replace physical books any time soon. Well we know how that turned out (the fully interactive Elements app on iOS is breathtaking and undoubtedly many times more popular than the book). I'm sure Touch Press is about to release Molecules as an iOS e-book app too [Update: they did], but I'm still really glad I got the physical book."The Elements" and. Beautiful work of art This is definitely a book you want to display on your coffee table. Doesn't matter if you are a science buff or not. The pictures in this book are absolutely stunning to look at. Seeing such detail of the world around us is fascinating. You can read through this book again and again, without getting bored, see something new each time, and change the way you look at everything around you. Mr. Gray includes information about each molecule, and for anyone that is a triv. This is THE book to buy for anyone with even a passing interest in chemistry Donald E. Fulton This is a terrific book. I've never seen anything like it, except Gray's earlier book, Elements, also terrific. Great for anyone who has even a passing interest in chemistry or learning about what stuff is made of.Visually stunning, coverage of wide array of topics, jammed packed with examples each with a beautiful photograph and most with chemical diagrams. Amazingly the chemical diagrams are beautiful too, clear and consistent with color coded atoms and presented w