MOLECULES

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 compou