Eagen, Rachel, 1979-

Environmental chemistry / Rachel Eagen. - St. Catharines, ON : Crabtree Pub., c2011. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Chemtastrophe! . - Chemtastrophe! .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Science and discovery -- About matter -- Method of science -- Everyday chemistry -- Enviro chemistry -- Testing theories -- Polymer slimeball -- Enviro cleaner -- Eureka! -- Creative chemists -- Chemistry today -- Want to learn more?

What do you think of when you hear the word chemistry? Most people think of a scientist in a white lab coat, conducting experiments. You might not realize that chemistry is everywhere. Chemical processes control how much rain and snow fall to the earth, as well as how long it takes for garbage to break down in landfills.

Guided reading: S.

ISBN: 9780778752851 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 0778752852 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 9780778753025 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0778753026 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Source: 1325417 QBI

LCCN: 2010042063

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Environmental chemistry.
Pollution.

LC Class. No.: TD193 / .E15 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 628.5/01/54