Chemistry A World of Choices

Aimed at the non-science major, this text leads through real events in a familiar world. Each chapter moves from the macroscopic description of a familiar situation to the submicroscopic scale of the chemistry that underlies it. Once the chemistry is explained, the student is introduced to the envir...

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Main Authors: Kelter, Paul B. (Author), Scott, Andrew 1955- (Author), Carr, James D. 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston McGraw-Hill 2006
Edition:Second Edition
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Summary:Aimed at the non-science major, this text leads through real events in a familiar world. Each chapter moves from the macroscopic description of a familiar situation to the submicroscopic scale of the chemistry that underlies it. Once the chemistry is explained, the student is introduced to the environmental, economic, and social impact of that chemistry. Students are asked to critically examine the chemical choices available to individuals and society at large and to analyze the risks and benefits inherent in those choices.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:xxx, 642 pages some colour illustrations 28 cm
ISBN:9780073312477
0073312479
9780072315905
0072315903