In Molecules, bestselling author Theodore Gray demonstrates, through
stunning, never-before-seen images and illustrations, how the elements
of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our
world.
Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety
of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In
Molecules, Theodore Gray takes the next step in the story that began
with the periodic table in his best-selling book, The Elements: A
Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe. Here, he
explores, through fascinating stories and trademark stunning
photography, the most interesting, essential, useful, and beautiful of
the millions of chemical structures that make up every material in the
world.
Gray begins with an explanation of how atoms bond to form molecules and
compounds, as well as the difference between organic and inorganic
chemistry. He then goes on to explore the vast array of materials
molecules can create, including: soaps and solvents; goops and oils;
rocks and ores; ropes and fibers; painkillers and dangerous drugs;
sweeteners; perfumes and stink bombs; colors and pigments; and
controversial compounds including asbestos, CFCs, and thimerosal.
Big, gorgeous photographs, as well as diagrams of the compounds and
their chemical bonds, rendered with never before seen beauty, fill the
pages and capture molecules in their various states.
As he did in The Elements, Gray shows us molecules as we've never seen
them before. It's the perfect book for his loyal fans who've been eager
for more and for anyone fascinated with the mysteries of the material
world.
