Acids and BasesInfobase Publishing, 2009 - 124 էջ Acids and bases are essential components of the natural world that play key roles in medicine and industry. They are used in the manufacturing of everyday items such as carbonated soft drinks, salad dressing, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, and fertilizers. This book looks at these substances giving concrete examples with colorful illustrations. |
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The World of Acids and Bases | 1 |
What are Acids and Bases? | 13 |
Determining Acids and Bases | 26 |
Acids and Bases in Chemistry | 41 |
Acids and Bases in Industry | 55 |
Acids and Bases in the Human Body | 74 |
Acids and Bases in Nature | 87 |
Periodic Table of the Elements | 100 |
Table of Atomic Masses | 104 |
Glossary | 106 |
Bibliography | 109 |
Further Reading | 115 |
Photo Credits | 117 |
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About the Author | 124 |
Electron Configurations | 102 |
Common terms and phrases
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