Exploring The World of Chemistry -From Ancient Metals to High-Speed Computers

Chemistry is an amazing branch of science that affects us every day. Without chemistry, there would be no rubber tyres, no tin cans, no microwave ovens, no wax paper. Learn how people in the 1870’s could jump over Mount Washington Monument. 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 jewellery 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.