The Britannica Guide to The Atom


Book Description

Discusses the structure of the atom and reveals the ways the parts facilitate both radioactivity and nuclear reactions.




The Britannica Guide to Matter


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The study of matter is the study of all material things, as well as their ability to transform from one state to another. All matter assumes one of several basic statessolid, liquid, gas, and plasma being the most common. Under varying conditions, each state can be altered to form new substances or adopt new characteristics. This insightful book covers the various structures and elements of different types of matter, while examining the physical and chemical properties that allow for permutation and change.




The Britannica Guide to Particle Physics


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Provides an overview of particle physics, from basic concepts to particle accelerators, and profiles physicists responsible for advancing the field.




The Britannica Guide to Theories and Ideas That Changed the Modern World


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There was a time when people assumed that the world was flat. Once an alternate theory was proposed, however, that conceit was challenged and, eventually, disproved. In short, theories and ideas can be potent agents of change—none more so than those that are extensively detailed in this book.




The Britannica Guide to Relativity and Quantum Mechanics


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Explores relativity and quantum mechanics as well as the lives of those individuals who helped advance these fundamental areas of physics.




The Britannica Guide to Electricity and Magnetism


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Introduces electricity and magnetism and profiles leading figures in electromagnetic science.




The Britannica Guide to Sound and Light


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Discusses sound and light, including how the waves travel through different forms of matter, how human senses detect and analyze them, and describes electromagnetic radiation, echolocation, and optics.




The Basics of Atoms and Molecules


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A fun-filled introduction to matter, the elements of the periodic table, atoms, electrons, reactions and bonding, and radioactivity, this volume provides young adults with chemistry examples that reflect their real-world interconnections in science. Key terms, easy experiments, and clear illustrations help to guide students through chemical applications. A chapter about Niels Bohr and his model for the atom honors his contribution to the understanding of atomic structure and to nuclear fission. Tools and techniques, such as a scanning tunneling microscope, Rutherford's gold foil experiment, and a mass spectrometer, highlight this instructive text that is aligned to the Common Core Standards.




Science Encyclopedia


Book Description

Offers an illustrated encyclopedia of general science, with informative and fun facts on a broad array of scientific topics.