Elements of Chemistry

Quarks, Atoms and Molecules
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Elements of Chemistry by Matt Tweed offers a fascinating exploration of the pivotal figures and groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped the world of chemistry. It combines historical narratives with personal anecdotes to paint a vibrant picture of the chemical elements and the scientists behind them. This engaging work provides insight into the lives and achievements of those who have unlocked the secrets of our material world.
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Elements of Chemistry

The Essential Pocket Guide.

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What makes a quark? How many quarks make a proton? How many protons make an oxygen atom? How many oxygen atoms make a carbon dioxide molecule? How many carbon atoms make you?

In this accessible little book, packed with helpful diagrams and interesting information, science writer Matt Tweed takes us on a whirlwind tour into the tiny realms, the stuff we are all made of, the building blocks of the material world, the elements of chemistry.

Elements of Chemistry delves into the fascinating intricacies of the universe's components, making complex scientific concepts understandable and engaging for everyone.

Series: Wooden Books U.K. Series

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Elements of Chemistry by Matt Tweed is part of the Wooden Books series, which is praised for being fascinating and rich in content, as highlighted by reputable sources like Financial Times and The Lancet. The series is celebrated for its beautiful and artful presentation, offering genuinely mind-expanding and stunning insights, according to reviews from publications such as the London Review of Books and the New York Times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781907155529

Publisher: Wooden Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wooden Books

Illustration: 100

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 155.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Matt Tweed is a science author, illustrator and games designer, with a deep interest in the mechanics of reality. In his spare time he is also a music producer and sitar / bass player for a number of well-known bands. He studied electronics at Kings College, London and sound art in Hull before running away with the eco-protests, and now lives on a boat in Cornwall with a semi-sentient labradoodle called Bob.

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