Environmental chemistry
By: Rachel Eagen
Series: Chemtastrophe!; Chemtastrophe!
Publisher: Crabtree Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780778752851; 9780778753025; 9781427196101
Subjects: Environmental chemistry; Juvenile literature; Pollution
Description: What do you think of when you hear the word chemistry? Most people think of a scientist in a white lab coat, conducting experiments. You might not realize that chemistry is everywhere. Chemical processes control how much rain and snow fall to the earth, as well as how long it takes for garbage to break down in landfills.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Guided reading: S.
Table of contents: title: Science and discovery; title: About matter; title: Method of science; title: Everyday chemistry; title: Enviro chemistry; title: Testing theories; title: Polymer slimeball; title: Enviro cleaner; title: Eureka!; title: Creative chemists; title: Chemistry today; title: Want to learn more?