Longman Illustrated Dictionary Of Chemistry

Aims to explain clearly and concisely in a pocket-sized volume, the terms and concepts likely to be used regularly by A level students and undergraduates. Definitions are grouped under topic headings, allowing the reader to understand and distinguish between related words.

Lists entries and includes diagrams for scientific subject areas including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and health.

Contents: How to Use the Dictionary; Properties of Substance; Chemical Change; Chemistry Apparatus; General Techniques; Inorganic Chemical Names; Mixtures; Air and Water; Chemical Reactions; Atomic Theory; Solutions; Crystals; Colloids; Gas Laws; Atomic Structure; Periodic System; Electrolysis; Chemical Bonds; Radioactivity; Chemical Energetics; Raw Materials; Commercial Processes; Organic Compounds; Organic Reactivity; Organic Reactions; Organic Techniques; Polymer Chemistry; Important Words in Chemistry. 6 Appendixes. Index. Color illustrations throughout.