Reactions : an illustrated exploration of elements, molecules, and change in the universe

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Gray, Theodore W, author.

ISBN:

9780316391221

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Gray, Theodore W, author.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

vii, 216 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

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.

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Summary

In Reactions, bestselling author Theodore Gray demonstrates, through stunning, never-before-seen images and illustrations, how molecules interact and change in ways that are essential to our existence.

With Reactions , Theodore Gray completes the journey through the chemical world that began with the tour de force The Elements and continued with Molecules. In The Elements Gray showed us a never-before-seen photographic view of the 118 elements in the periodic table. In Molecules , he showed us how the elements combine to form the matter that makes up our world. At last, we've arrived at the final step in the chemical process. Reactions begins with a recap of elements and molecules and the goes on to explain the concepts that characterize a chemical reaction, including energy, entropy, and time. Gray introduces us to his favorite reactions, from those characterized by ignition and explosion, to photosynthesis, to "The Boring Chapter" in which he dives deep into reactions like paint drying, grass growing, and water boiling.

Reactions is the spectacular finale of the three-act chemical drama that Gray has illustrated for us over the years in his engaging, entertaining, and inimitable way.

Author Notes

Theodore Theodore Gray is the author of The Elements, Molecules , and Reactions , as well as Theodore Gray's Completely Mad Science, How Things Work , Engines , and the forthcoming Tools . He is the creator of the bestselling iPad apps "Elements" and "Molecules," which have both been named "App of the Week" by Apple and was Director of "Disney Animated" (also honored by Apple as "iPad App of the Year"). Gray appeared on stage with Steve Jobs several times in his capacity as a software creator. He also co-founded Wolfram Research, Inc., makers of the widely-used software Mathematica and the Wolfram Alpha website. He lives in Urbana, Illinois.

Nick Mann is a photographer specializing in taking beautiful photos of inanimate objects on black backgrounds. His other work includes Molecules, , Reactions,How Things Work , Engines , and the forthcoming Tools , all written by Theodore Gray. In his other life, he works in the quality and manufacturing department for a small scientific imaging company. He lives with his wife, children, and stepson in Urbana, Illinois.