Chemistry Connections: The Chemical Basis of Everyday Phenomena highlights the fundamental role of chemistry in our everyday experiences and observations by posing and answering some provocative and topical questions. This is a valuable supplementary text for any general chemistry course (for majors and non-majors) and for any course designed to acquaint students with how chemistry and science affect their lives. Introductory chemistry students and educators, as well as laypersons with an inquisitiveness about the world around them, will find Chemistry Connections an informative introduction to the context of chemistry in their lives.

Table of Contents

Connections to Medicine Connections to Recreation Connections to Food Connections to Space Connections to the Outdoors and the Environment Connections to the Office Connections to the Household Connections to the Theater and the Arts Connections to Currency and Gems Connections to Fabrics and Clothing Connections to Personal Care