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Everything in our universe is made up of atoms. The way in which the components of these microscopic building  \nblocks are structured defines the substances they make up, their properties and behavioursand the way in which these elemental chemicals interact with one another to create new forms of matter. Inside the pages of Understanding Chemistry, you will discover how chemical processes shape our modern lives – from fuelling car engines and powering smartphones to creating our favourite alcoholic beverages and washing our hair.  \nU N D E R S T A N D I N G C H E M I S T R Y  \nContents  \n06  \n10  \n14  \n20  \n22  \n23  \n24  \n30  \n32  \nThe power of atoms  \nThe ultimate construction kit  \nAtom anatomy  \nMicroscopic building blocks  \nYour guide to the elements  \nInside the periodic table  \nWhat is DNA?  \nDiscover how it works  \nChemical bonds  \nA matter of attraction  \nBreaking down gas chromatography  \nSplitting substances down  \nThe magic of carbon chemistry  \nExplore the protean element  \nThe sulphur cycle  \nThe element that likes to get around  \nHow do noble  \n47  \n48  \n49  \n50  \n52  \n56  \n58  \n60  \nWhere does acid rain come from?  \nHow the substance is formed  \nThe smell of rain  \nWhy precipitation has an aroma  \nCatalysts  \nThe core of a chain reaction  \nWhat is dry ice?  \nCreating Hollywood atmospherics  \nMercury  \nThe unique liquid metal  \nGold: the rich element  \nFormation, extraction and uses  \nAluminium  \nEarth’s most abundant metal  \nUnderstanding uranium  \nMining the radioactive metal  \nWhat is plutonium?  \nA dangerous element  \nBismuth: the pretty  \n34  \n36  \n38  \n40  \n43  \n44  \n46  \ngases work?  \nWhat makes this group “noble”  \nMaking light of helium  \nThe versatile element  \nHydrogen: the unifying element  \nCommon in space, rare on Earth  \nAcids and bases  \nDiscover the difference  \nThe pH scale  \nSort your acids from your alkalis  \nHow does chlorine clean swimming pools?  \nHow it stops swimmers getting sick  \nHow bleach kills germs  \nThe protein, bacteria and virus destroyer  \nFluoride explained  \nHow it protects your pearly whites  \nMaking fertiliser  \nDiscover the Haber process  \n61  \n62  \n64  \n66  \n70  \n74  \nimpatient metal  \nThe metallic crystal  \nLimescale  \nThe troublesome water deposit  \nStainless Steel  \nThe everyday super-material  \nAlloys: cuttingedge materials  \nHow mixing metals has shaped the modern world  \nThe power of thermite  \nAn explosive mix of iron and aluminium  \nKiller chemicals  \nUnderstanding nature’s deadly elements  \nToxic science  \nThe most lethal substances known to man  \nAmazing chemical reactions  \nAwe-inspiring chemical and atomic-level reactions  \nC O N T E N T S   \n74  \n24  \n14  \n112  \n50  \n80 Explosive action  \nThe incendiary materials created by man  \n84 Matches  \nOur portable flames  \nHow does paint dry?  \nInside paint’s chemistry  \n85 How smoke detectors work  \nExplore the life-saving devices  \nWhat is smoke?  \nThe result of fire lacking oxygen  \n86 How to tame fire  \nFrom the chemistry of candles  \nto flames in space  \n92 How fireworks work  \nThe science behind pyrotechnics  \n94 Liquid nitrogen  \nThe substance that can stop a Terminator  \n95 Crystallised alcohol  \nThe beauty of our favourite drinks  \n96 The science of distillation  \nInside an ancient process  \n98 The science behind food  \nChemistry in the kitchen  \n102 Enzymes  \nMolecules that create  \nbiochemical reactions  \n104 Creative culinary science  \nExplore molecular gastronomy  \n106 Cosmetic chemistry  \nInside our lotions and potions  \n108 Shampoo science  \nThe chemical process that cleans our hair  \n110 How luminol works  \nInvestigate this forensic chemical  \n112 10 Super materi","cbCaiilrTeGzFUGc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiilrTeGzFUGc","pdf",26808490,132,"English","# The power of atoms\n## Atom anatomy\n## Your guide to the elements\n# The periodic table\n## Inside the periodic table\n## Microscopic building blocks\n# Chemical reactions\n## Chemical bonds\n## Catalysts\n## Amazing chemical reactions\n# Acids, bases and pH\n## The pH scale\n## Acids and bases","[{\"question\":\"How does the atomic nucleus affect an atom?\",\"answer\":\"The nucleus contains protons and neutrons and is surrounded by electrons. 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