Matter

It is all around us - we are made of it - everything, everywhere is made up of some form of matter. Some of the earliest scientific experiments attempted to find out what the things around us are made of, and today we are still discovering new forms and combinations of matter. In theory, the total amount of mass and energy, or matter, in the universe never changes. In this book you will see all the different forms that matter can take, the properties of liquids, solids, and gases, the structure of crystals, and how we order the elements in the periodic table. See how carbon is present in millions of different compounds, and learn about molecular and atomic structure. Featuring historic scientific apparatus and ground-breaking experiments and discoveries, Matter is a unique and exciting introduction to this fascinating subject.A spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of matterSuperb colour photographs of original equipment, intricate scientific instruments, and 3-D models, plus revealing experiments, bring to life the amazing discoveries that have transformed our understanding of the worldSee the tools of the early chemists and physicians; molecules in motion; the structure of different crystals; nuclear fuel rods; inside a fusion reactorLearn how the elements are categorised; what happens when a substance burns; how glass is created, heated, turned, and blown; how compounds are made up; the different properties of liquids, solids, gases, and colloids Discover which are the three most widely used metals; what happens when matter changes state; how molecules can be 'designed' for specific uses; how the atom was split; the structure of DNA and much, much more What is Matter? Ideas of the Greeks Investigating Matter Solid Matter The World of Crystals Metals and Alloys Properties of Liquids Gases and their Properties Changes of State Colloids and Glasses Mixtures and Compounds Conservation of Matter Burning Matter Charting the Elements The Building Blocks Molecules Molecules in Motion Carbon Rings and Chains Living Matter Designing Molecules Radioactivity Inside the Atom Electrons, Shells, and Bonds Architecture of the Nucleus Splitting the Atom Hot Matter Subatomic Particles The Four Forces The Birth and Death of Matter Index "Could be digested (probably devoured) by a bright eight-year-old, but is equally enjoyable for an adult with a doctorate in physics."New Scientist"An innovative series that combines visual brilliance with scientific discovery."Bookshop Education"Whether in search of a quick answer or interested in delving into a topic in detail, youngsters will find that these information-packed books fill their needs handily."Publishers Weekly"The public longing for illustrated explanation accounts for the international success of DK’s Eyewitness Science series, which are produced primarily for young readers but also sell well to adults."The Financial Times"...draws the readers in with gorgeous pictures, then painlessly drip feeds information."New Scientist"Pictures and text work together to offer a lucid chronicle of pertinent experiments, discoveries, and inventions from ancient times to the present."Publishers Weekly