Chemistry 100 Ideas in 100 Words

A Whistle-Stop Tour of Chemistry's Key Concepts

Author DK
Hardcover
$16.99 US
5-1/16"W x 7-13/16"H
On sale Sep 09, 2025 | 192 Pages | 9780593961629

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Chemistry: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your scientific curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in chemistry in concise, 100-word summaries.

One of the titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of chemistry such as gas laws, fusion, ionic bonding, DNA and the pH scale, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of how the world works, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of chemistry explored in The Science Museum.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Chemistry: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your scientific curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in chemistry in concise, 100-word summaries.

One of the titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of chemistry such as gas laws, fusion, ionic bonding, DNA and the pH scale, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of how the world works, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of chemistry explored in The Science Museum.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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