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Reactions : an illustrated exploration of elements, molecules, and change in the universe / Theodore Gray ; photographs by Nick Mann.

Gray, Theodore W. (Author). Mann, Nick. (Added Author).

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General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Chemistry is magic -- Magnets -- Glowsticks -- The meaning of magic -- Ancient magic was mostly chemistry -- The reactions I remember from when I was but a wee lad -- Atoms, elements, molecules, reactions -- Elements, molecules, reactions -- Energy -- The life of a bullet -- The arrow of time -- Entropy -- Fantastic reactions and where to find them -- In the classroom -- In the kitchen -- In the lab -- In a factory -- On the street -- In you -- On the origin of light and color -- Electromagnetic waves -- Sound waves and light waves -- Absorbing light -- Making light -- The ancient Chinese art of chemical arranging -- The wombat problem in chemistry -- The boring chapter -- Watching paint dry -- Watching grass grow -- Watching water boil -- The need for speed -- Weathering -- Fire -- Fast fire -- Detonation -- The fastest reaction of all.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:	LSC 38.99