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    Elemental Matters:An Introduction to Chemistry
    Elemental Matters:An Introduction to Chemistry
    Elemental Matters:An Introduction to Chemistry
    Audiobook8 hours

    Elemental Matters:An Introduction to Chemistry

    Written by Deborah G. Sauder

    Narrated by Deborah G. Sauder

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    About this audiobook

    In Elemental Matters, Professor Deborah Sauder leads a comprehensive overview of chemistry, a subject that influences every aspect of daily life. Kicking off the lecture series with a revealing look at one of the planet's most vital chemicals-water-Sauder then delves into the basics of molecular structure and chemical reactions. The course concludes with an eye-opening glimpse of 21st-century applications such as nanotechnology and energy alternatives.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 1, 2012
    ISBN9781464012815
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