Gases and their properties
By: Tom Jackson
Series: Why chemistry matters; Why chemistry matters
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780778742296; 9780778742333; 9781427190901; 9781427191441
Subjects: Gas laws (Physical chemistry); Gaz; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse; Lois des gaz (Chimie physique); Juvenile literature; Gases
Description: One of the three basic states of matter, this fascinating titles provides insight into the properties of gases. Although most gases cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, they are always present. Readers will discover what gases are, how they react when heated or under pressure, and the gases that make up the atmosphere.
Notes: "Bringing chemistry to life"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.

Issued also in electronic format.
Table of contents: title: What is a gas?; title: Investigating gases; title: Discovering gases; title: Gas laws; title: Gases as particles; title: The air around us; title: Purifying gases; title: Using gases; title: Greenhouse gases.