In this Very Short Introduction Peter Atkins inspires us to look at chemistry through new eyes. Considering the remarkable achievements chemistry has made, he presents a fascinating, clear, and rigorous exploration of the world of chemistry - its structure, core concepts, and contributions to the material comfort and culture of the modern world.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Preface
- 1: Its origins, scope, and organization
- 2: Its principles: atoms and molecules
- 3: Its principles: energy and entropy
- 4: Its reactions
- 5: Its techniques
- 6: Its achievements
- 7: Its future
- Further reading
- Glossary
- Index
