The Noble Gases
The sources detail the history, discovery, properties, abundance, isotopes, compounds, and uses of the noble gases, emphasizing their surprising inertness.
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A Short History of Chemistry
The sources detail the historical progression of chemistry, from ancient philosophical ideas and alchemy through the development of measurement, atomic theory, and molecular structure, culminating in nuclear chemistry.
View from a Height
Asimov, with his characteristic clarity and enthusiasm, takes us on a journey across the landscape of scientific knowledge as it was understood in the early 1960s. He stands on a metaphorical height, offering us a broad view of the orchard of science.
The World of Nitrogen
Isaac Asimov's "The World of Nitrogen" explores nitrogen-containing organic compounds, including explosives, vitamins, dyes, and antibiotics. It builds upon his "World of Carbon" to describe a wider range of organic chemistry.
The World of Carbon
The sources explore the vast world of organic chemistry, centered around carbon compounds, detailing their structures, properties, and diverse roles in everyday substances and biological processes.
Building Blocks of Universe
Isaac Asimov's "Building Blocks of the Universe" introduces chemical elements as the fundamental components of all matter in the universe, detailing their properties and uses.
Inside the Atom
Inside The Atom, a book by Isaac Asimov and John Bradford, explains the complex world of the atom. The third revised edition includes updates on neutrinos, radioactivity, atomic technology, and more.