The Right Chemistry: 108 Enlightening, Nutritious, Health-conscious and Occasionally Bizarre Inquiries Into the Science of Everyday Life
- ISBN-10
- 0385671598
- ISBN-13
- 9780385671590
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 290
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Doubleday of Canada
- Author
- Joe Schwarcz
Description
Provides 101 questions and answers relating to the role of chemical compounds in everyday life, covering such topics as health, beauty products, food, animals, and environmental toxins.
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