Includes index

Atomic theories -- The elements -- Chemical bonds and reactions -- Applying chemical reactions -- Organic chemistry and biochemistry -- Modern chemistry and the future -- Modern periodic table of elements -- Glossary -- Index -- About the author -- Picture credits

"As part of a series, this book introduces 100 key areas of chemistry, such as gas laws, fusion, ionic bonding, DNA, and the pH scale, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your knowledge on the fundamentals of how the world works, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment of the core areas of chemistry"--