Molecules With Silly Or Unusual Names
Molecules With Silly Or Unusual Names
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Summary
Presents the quirky side of scientific nomenclature. This book features some molecules that have unusual, rude, ridiculous or downright silly names. It also contains illustrations of molecules with a photograph and/or image that relates directly or indirectly to its name and molecular structure.
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Molecules With Silly Or Unusual Names by Paul W May
This popular science book shows that chemists do have a sense of humor, and this book is a celebration of the quirky side of scientific nomenclature. Here, some molecules are shown that have unusual, rude, ridiculous or downright silly names. Written in an easy-to-read style, anyone — not just scientists — can appreciate the content. Each molecule is illustrated with a photograph and/or image that relates directly or indirectly to its name and molecular structure. Thus, the book is not only entertaining, but also educational.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848162075 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848162073 |
| Title | Molecules With Silly Or Unusual Names |
| Author | Paul W May |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Imperial College Press |
| Year published | 2008-08-26 |
| Number of pages | 188 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |