Molecules With Silly Or Unusual Names
by Paul W May /
2008 / English / PDF
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“. . . it would make an excellent present for a chemist, giving
hours of enjoyment over the holiday period.” Chemistry World “This
book contains even more information than is available online . . .
it's certainly a fun volume to dip into.” Science in School 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.
“. . . it would make an excellent present for a chemist, giving
hours of enjoyment over the holiday period.” Chemistry World “This
book contains even more information than is available online . . .
it's certainly a fun volume to dip into.” Science in School 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.
