Chemistry a contemporary approach - Miller, G. Tyler (George Tyler) 1931-; Lygre, David G.; Smith, Wesley D. 1930-. (Belmont, Calif. Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1991)
Table of Contents: Part I. What is Chemistry?: Chapter 1. Chemistry: Its Nature and Impact on Society -- Part II. Some Chemical Principles: Chapter 2. Atoms as Building Blocks of Matter: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table -- Chapter 3. Nuclear Chemistry: The Core of Matter -- Chapter 4. Chemical Bonding: Holding Matter Together -- Chapter 5. Physical and Chemical Changes: Rearranging Matter -- Chapter 6. Acid-Base and Oxidation-Reduction Reactions: Transferring Protons and Electrons -- Chapter 7. Energy and Speed of Chemical Reactions: Influencing Chemical Changes -- Chapter 8. Organic Chemistry: Some Important Carbon Compounds -- Chapter 9. Biochemistry: Some Important Molecules of Life -- Part III. Chemistry, Resources, and the Environment: Chapter 10. Mineral Resources: Using the Earth's Raw Materials -- Chapter 11. Energy Resources: The Times are Changing -- Chapter 12. Air Resources and Air Pollution: Can We Breathe Easy? -- Chapter 13. Water Resources and Water Pollution: Good to the Last Drop? -- Part IV. Consumer Chemistry: Chapter 14. Synthetic Polymer Products: The World of Plastics -- Chapter 15. Laundry Products: Getting the Dirt Out -- Chapter 16. Personal Products: Taking Care of Our Teeth, Skin, and Hair -- Chapter 17. Food-Growing Products: Using Fertilizers and Pesticides -- Chapter 18. Nutrients and Additives in Food Products: Eating to Stay Healthy -- Part V. Chemistry and Health: Chapter 19. Medical Drugs: Treating Diseases and Preventing Pregnancy -- Chapter 20. Chemistry and the Mind: Some Useful and Abused Drugs -- Chapter 21. Toxicology: Dealing with Poisons, Mutagens, Carcinogens, and Teratogens -- Chapter 22. Better Bodies Through Chemistry: Changing Genes, Body Parts, and Athletic Performance -- Appendix 1. Exponential Numbers: Powers of Ten -- Appendix 2. Units and Unit Conversions. -- Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions. Further Readings. Index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 650-656) and index.
Keywords: Chemistry