The Facts On File Chemistry Handbook

Includes information about such subjects as bromides, dehydration, helium, the law of multiple proportions, molecules, and potassium nitrate, and contains biographies of key figures, including Archimedes, Marie Curie, and Louis Pasteur.

Presents a basic reference guide to chemistry that includes a glossary, brief biographies, a chronology of important events in chemistry and a compendium of formulas.

Contains a referential glossary of astronomy-related terms, biographies of important astronomers and astronauts, and a chronology of notable events contributing to the science.

The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.

Defines every important chemical term and concept, from simple chemical reactions to the complexities of molecular structures and affinities.

Presents a comprehensive dictionary with articles related to the forensic sciences.