Prologue

Prologue to the Art of Chemistry – no previous experience required

“Chemistry is everywhere; it is universal”

As the central science, chemistry spans and connects other sciences such as biology, physics, and medicine. All we encounter through our senses involve chemical reactions within our bodies. Whether motorised by fossil fuels, batteries, or hydrogen, chemistry powers cars. And, when treating a wound, a headache, or inoculating against a virus, chemistry plays a role.

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force and pressure

The science of chemistry starts with the fundamental building blocks of everything – the atom – and describes how two or more atoms combine to form molecules. It is a science that deals with molecules’ composition, structure, properties, and transformations. It enables a prediction of how those properties influence its behaviour with other molecules in the formation of new substances.

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electromagnetic spectrum
"Learning the science of chemistry is a journey with no finish line, just a start and a destination. So, whether new to chemistry, studying for a qualification, or wanting to relearn forgotten teachings, this book offers the fundamentals to begin that journey or, indeed, to reach the desired destination" - Kevin Fisher
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photosynthesis