{"product_id":"chemistry-for-beginners-by-darran-stobbart-9781803709185","title":"Chemistry for Beginners","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChemistry for Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e brings the fascinating world of chemistry to life, from atoms to life-changing inventions. This engaging introduction to chemistry tackles the key concepts and big ideas in a friendly and accessible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom atoms to molecules, discover the basic building blocks of the universe and find out how chemists use them to create amazing new medicines, materials and more. Follow step-by-step chemical reactions, explore the periodic table and learn all about chemistry's real-life applications from solving crimes to producing green energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapters in this book include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Find out what chemistry is, and the amazing things chemists have learned to do with it over the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's the world made of?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Discover the basic building blocks of EVERYTHING around you, why they're always changing and how they join together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJourney into an atom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The smallest building block—an atom—is itself made of even smaller parts. Keep track of the 118 atoms we know about so far in a handy chart called the periodic table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking connections\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chemistry is all about what happens when atoms connect and make—or break—bonds with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChemical reactions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You can't see atoms, but how they behave can be spectacular. This is the fizzy, foamy, explosive world of chemical reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee, smell, taste, touch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Some chemicals have a taste, smell, or even a colour. Others form incredible structures and materials. Together they shape your experience of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour body\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chemists are fascinated by how the body works, and what to do when it doesn't—from diagnosing diseases to designing medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeeping us safe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What makes a good or bad chemical? Is there even such a thing? Find out about chemists working to keep us safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaving the planet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Earth's chemical balance is changing. What can chemists do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The universe is full of chemical secrets—including how our planet and its inhabitants came to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's next?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What are some of the most exciting things chemists are working on right now? Might you join them one day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076462264556,"sku":"9781803709185","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5106153482830.jpg?v=1765198222","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/chemistry-for-beginners-by-darran-stobbart-9781803709185","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}