Have you ever wondered what makes up everything in the world around you?
Or what exactly is the difference between solids, liquids, and gases?
Have you wanted to know what causes two substances to react or change?
Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World introduces
readers 12 through 15 to the fascinating world of protons, neutrons, and
electrons. Learn how these molecules combine to form ordinary objects
such as the chair you're sitting on, the water in your glass, even you!
Through hands-on, investigative projects, readers delve into the world
of chemical reactions and changing matter, learning how these principles
are used in many areas of science, from biochemistry to nuclear science.
Combining hands-on science inquiry with chemistry, mathematics, and
biology, projects include building models of molecules and bonds,
identifying acids and bases, investigating the effect of temperature on
reaction rate, and observing how a chemical reaction from vinegar,
water, and bleach can accelerate the rusting of steel. Chemistry
offers entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars to illuminate
the topic and engage readers further, plus integrates a digital learning
component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other
relevant websites.