Researchers around the world depend upon having access to authoritative, up-to-date data. And for 90 years, they have relied on the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics for that data. This year is no exception. New tables, extensive updates, and added sections mean the Handbook has again set a new standard for reliability, utility, and thoroughness. This edition features a completely new table of Physical Constants of Organic Compounds with data on almost 11,000 compounds, new structure diagrams, and a new, more convenient format. Reflecting CRC's dedication to ensuring the Handbook remains current, this edition also incorporates new entries and data from the U.S. Government's just-released "Tenth Report on Carcinogens."
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The CRC Handbook has been, in successive editions, on my bedside table for the last 55 years.
- Oliver Sacks, Neurologist and author
...Exploring[the idea of periodicity] took me away from my lab, took me to a new book that immediately became my bible, the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, a thick, almost cubical book of nearly three thousand pages, containing tables of every imaginable physical and chemical property, many of which, obsessively, I learned by heart.
- Oliver Sacks in Uncle Tungsten, Memories of a Chemical Boyhood, Vintage Books, 2001
CONTENTS
Preface
Contributors
Section 1: Basic Constants, Units, and Conversion Factors
Section 2: Symbols, Terminology, and Nomenclature
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From formulas and lab techniques to the periodic table, Chemistry for the Utterly Confused focuses on the areas of maximum confusion and breaks down the most difficult chemistry topics into easy-to-understand concepts. This invaluable guide also teaches problem-solving skills you need to master this imposing subject. Whether you're in high school, in college, or simply brushing up on chemistry knowledge, this fun, easily accessible book will make understanding chemistry a breeze.
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John T. Moore holds a Doctorate in Education from Texas A and M University and has taught chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas since 1971.
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One of the greatest challenges facing chemists and chemical educators today is conveying the central importance and relevance of chemistry to students and society at large. The new edition of "Chemistry Connections" highlights the fundamental role of chemical principles in governing our everyday experiences and observations. Introductory chemistry students and educators as well as laypersons with an inquisitiveness about the world around them will find the book an informative introduction to the context of chemistry in their lives. The book is written in a lively question-and-answer format with presentations in both lay and technical terms. This book presents two levels of explanations: general, accessible ones highlight the chemical essence of the phenomenon; and technical ones using chemical principles provide more in-depth interpretation. It features an index of questions according to key principles or terms, which enhances instructional use. It provides figures and 3-D chemical structures that illustrate the chemical concepts presented. References to related World Wide Web sites for further exploration provide inexpensive and convenient access to related information. It also includes color plates enhance connections between specific topics.
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For centuries, fireworks have been a source of delight and amazement in cultures around the world. But what produces their dazzling array of effects? This book takes you behind the scenes to explore the chemistry and physics behind the art of pyrotechnics. Topics covered include: * history and characteristics of gunpowder * principles behind each of the most popular firework types: rockets, shells, fountains, sparklers, bangers, roman candles and wheels * special effects, including sound effects ...
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