Synopses & Reviews
Adventures in Chemistry engages non-science majors in learning about compelling applications such as forensics, infectious diseases, and the chemistry of art, while also introducing them to the fundamentals of chemistry through clear, concise language. Using the metaphor of a hike as its pedagogical structure, the text presents core concepts and then shows how they apply to contemporary examples. With confidence in their understanding of basic principles, students can use their new chemical knowledge to make well-informed decisions about the foods they eat, the medicines they take, and the lifestyles they pursue.
Table of Contents
I. Fundamental Principles of Chemistry 1. Matter, Atoms, and Compounds 2. Chemical Bonds 3. Chemical Reactions 4. Intermolecular Forces and Properties of Solutions 5. Energy and Chemical Reactions 6. Nuclear Chemistry 7. Introduction to Organic Chemistry 8. Introduction to Biochemistry II. Health Applications of Chemistry 9. Chemistry and Food 10. Chemistry and the Gym 11. Chemistry and Medicine 12. Chemistry and Infectious Disease 13. Chemistry and the Genetic Revolution III. Societal Applications of Chemistry 14. Chemistry and Warfare 15. Chemistry and the Environment 16. Chemistry and Crime 17. Chemistry and Art 18. Chemistry and New Materials Appendix: Chemistry and Number Handling