TY - BOOK AU - Cobb,Allan B. TI - The basics of chemistry T2 - Core concepts SN - 9781477727164 AV - QD 35 .C633 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - New York PB - Rosen Publishing KW - Chemistry KW - Juvenile literature N1 - Includes index; Chemistry's role in industry -- Chemistry and metallurgy -- Enviornmental chemistry -- Chemistry's role in medicine -- Biography: Linus Pauling; Chemistry in industry -- Metals and metallurgy -- Chemistry and the environment -- Chemistry in medicine; Grades 7 to 12 N2 - "A fun-filled introduction to matter, the elements of the periodic table, and atoms, electrons, reactions and bonding, and radioactivity, this volume provides young adults with chemistry examples that reflect their real-world interconnections in science. Key terms, easy experiments, and clear illustrations help to guide students through chemical applications. A chapter about Niels Bohr and his model for the atom honors his contribution to atomic structure and to nuclear fission. Tools and techniques, such as a scanning tunneling microscope, Rutherford's gold foil experiment, and a mass spectrometer, highlight this instructive text that is aligned to the Common Core standards."-- ER -