What is Chemistry?

What is Chemistry?
ISBN-10
0199683980
ISBN-13
9780199683987
Category
Science
Pages
122
Language
English
Published
2013-08-22
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Peter Atkins

Description

Explores the world of chemistry, including its structure, core concepts, and contributions to human culture and material comforts.

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