100 Most Important Chemical Compounds

A Reference Guide

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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What is a chemical compound? Compounds are substances that are two or more elements combined together chemically in a standard proportion by weight. Compounds are all around us - they include familiar things, such as water, and more esoteric substances, such as triuranium octaoxide, the most commonly occurring natural source for uranium. This reference guide gives us a tour of 100 of the most important, common, unusual, and intriguing compounds known to science. Each entry gives an extensive explanation of the composition, molecular formula, and chemical properties of the compound. In addition, each entry reviews the relevant chemistry, history, and uses of the compound, with discussions of the origin of the compound's name, the discovery or first synthesis of the compound, production statistics, and uses of the compound.

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Utgivningsdatum2007-08-30
Mått178 x 254 x 27 mm
Vikt879 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor352
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780313337581
UtmärkelserWinner of Outstanding Academic Title 2009 2009

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Richard L. Myers is Professor of Environmental Science at Alaska Pacific University. He has taught chemistry, oceanography, meteorology, and physics classes and conducted research on urban environmental issues. His work has appeared in the Journal of Environmental Health,The Northern Engineer, Journal of Chemical Education, and Journal of College Science Teaching. His teaching awards include the Carnegie Foundation Alaska Professor of the Year, Higher Education Award from the United Methodist Church, President's Forum Teaching Award, and Ohaus Award for Innovations in College Science Teaching. teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry, statistics, and environmental science. Dr. Myers' published research includes work on air quality, water quality, science education, and science and the humanities.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionWhat Is a Chemical Compound?Types of Chemical CompoundsOrganic and Inorganic CompoundsIonic and Molecular CompoundsNaming CompoundsMolecular and Structural FormulasEntry Format1. Acetic Acid2. Acetone3. Acetylene4. Acetylsalicylic Acid5. Adenine6. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)7. Adipic Acid8. Aluminum(III) Oxide Al2O39. Ammonia10. Ascorbic Acid11. Aspartame12. Benzene13. Benzoic Acid14. Biphenyl and PCBs15. Butane16. Butene17. Butyric and Fatty Acids18. Caffeine19. Calcium Carbonate20. Calcium Oxide (Lime)21. Calcium Sulfate (Gypsum)22. Carbon Dioxide23. Carbon Monoxide24. Chloroform25. Chlorophyll26. Cholesterol27. Citric Acid28. Cocaine29. Cytosine, Thymine, and Uracil30. DDT31. DEET32. Dichlorodifluoromethane, CFC-1233. Dopamine, l-Dopa34. Epinephrine (Adrenaline)35. Ethane36. Ethene (Ethylene)37. Ether38. Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol)39. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)40. Fluoxetine (Prozac)41. Formaldehyde42. Formic Acid43. Glucose44. Glycerol (Glycerin)45. Guanine46. Hydrochloric Acid47. Hydrogen Peroxide48. Hydrogen Sulfide49. Ibuprofen50. Indigo51. Insulin52. Iron(III) Oxide53. Isooctane54. Isoprene55. l-Dopa. See 33. Dopamine, l-Dopa56. Methane57. Methyl Alcohol (Methanol)58. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)59. Monosodium Glutamate60. Morphine61. Naphthalene62. Nicotine63. Nitric Acid64. Nitric Oxide65. Nitrogen Dioxide66. Nitrous Oxide67. Nitroglycerin68. Norethindrone69. Penicillin70. Phenol71. Phosphoric Acid72. Piperine73. Potassium Carbonate74. Potassium Nitrate75. Propane76. Propylene77. Quinine78. Saccharin79. Silicon Dioxide (Silica)80. Sodium Bicarbonate81. Sodium Carbonate82. Sodium Chloride83. Sodium Hydroxide84. Sodium Hypochlorite85. Strychnine86. Styrene87. Sucrose88. Sulfuric Acid89. Tetrafluoroethylene90. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)91. Thymine. See 29. Cytosine, Thymine, and Uracil92. Trinitrotoluene (TNT)93. Toluene94. Triuranium Octaoxide95. Uracil. See 29. Cytosine, Thymine, and Uracil96. Urea97. Vanillin98. Vinyl Chloride99. Water100. XyleneCommon and Ancient Names of SubstancesGlossarySelected BibliographyIndex

Myers offers his criteria for inclusion on his list--compounds that were chosen because of their importance to health, industry, and society, and because of their historical impact. Although one can criticize that alternative compounds have been left off any list such as this, there are a wide variety of compounds represented, including pharmaceuticals, natural products, and commodity chemicals, alongside obvious entries such as water and ammonia. Entries are arranged alphabetically by compound name. Each entry is two to four pages long and includes basic chemical information (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number, select physical properties, molecular formula), followed by a narrative discussing the compound's history, significance to society, and general chemistry and use. However, the human side is not forgotten. Roles of many significant scientists, inventors, and companies are detailed in the development and use of these compounds. The book includes a concise yet informative introductory chapter dealing with basic chemistry principles and concepts, as well as a glossary and a table of common and ancient names of substances…. Recommended. General readers; lower- and upper-division undergraduates; two-year technical program students.