Every molecule tells a story

Written by a seasoned teacher, speaker, and writer in the field of chemistry, this text provides a guidance on chemicals that make life possible and enrich the senses, as well as those that endanger it. It combines the science and history of certain molecules and deals with the chemistry of each sub...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Cotton, Simon., author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton : CRC Press 2012.
Boca Raton : 2012.
Edición:1st edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627938506719
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  • Front Cover; Contents; Preface; The Author; Chapter 1: Atmosphere and Water; Chapter 2: Carbohydrates and Artificial Sweeteners; Chapter 3: Hydrocarbons; Chapter 4: Acids and Alkalis; Chapter 5: Steroids and Sex; Chapter 6: The Senses; Chapter 7: Cosmetics and Perfumes; Chapter 8: Natural Killers; Chapter 9: Unnatural Killers; Chapter 10: Explosives; Chapter 11: Pleasure Molecules; Chapter 12: Natural Healers; Chapter 13: Man-Made Healers; Chapter 14: Synthetic Polymers; Bibliography; Back Cover