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Exploring the World of Chemistry
An introductory history of chemistry, this extremely readable text covers discoveries and developments from ancient to present times. Major emphasis is placed on the contributions of individual scientists (such as Cavendish, Mendeleev, Boyle, and Rutherford) and how they made their discoveries. The focus is not on balancing chemical equations or learning the number of electrons in specific elements. 16 chapters cover: ancient metals (iron, lead, tin), money metals (gold, silver, copper), the search for gold, gases in the air, the use of currents to separate elements, the first periodic table, using a spectroscope to identify elements, cathode ray tubes and alpha particle experiments, compounds by electric attraction, water and its unique properties, carbon and its compounds, organic chemistry, nitrogen and its compounds, silicon and its compounds, modern metals, and chemistry in today's world.
Chemistry is an amazing branch of science that affects us every day, yet few people realize it, or even give it much thought. Without chemistry, there would be nothing made of plastic, there would be no rubber tires, no tin cans, no television, no microwave ovens, or something as simple as wax paper.
This book presents an exciting and intriguing tour through the realm of chemistry as each chapter unfolds with facts and stories about the discoveries and discoverers. Find out why pure gold is not used for jewelry or coins. Join Humphry Davy as he made many chemical discoveries, and learn how they shortened his life. See how people in the 1870s could jump over the top of the Washington Monument.
Exploring the World of Chemistry brings science to life and is a wonderful learning tool with many illustrations, biographical information, chapter tests, and an index for easy referencing.
Following the suggested schedule in the planner for the Explore Series (180 lessons), students will complete the course in one year, but they only receive ½ credit if done at the high school level (with the exception of Survey of Science, which is one full credit).These are transitioning from Parent Lesson Planners to Teacher Guides.
Product Format: | Softcover Book |
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Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
Author: | John Hudson Tiner |
Grades: | 6-9 |
ISBN: | 9780890512951 |
Length in Inches: | 11 |
Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.95 |