Discovering Atoms Hardcover

Margaret Christine Campbell

The earliest humans understood matter on a very basic, practical level. Through trial and error they determined which rocks could make good spearheads and good pounding or grinding stones. The Bronze Age began about 2 BCE when rocks containing copper and tin were heated together. The combination of the two metals yielded the alloy bronze. Metals played a significant role in the growth of chemical knowledge. Important questions were posedwhat exactly was happening to individual material objects when they were mixed together and transformed into a different substance? The search for answers would lead to generations of the greatest thinkers, philosophers, and scientists on the quest to discover the most basic building block of matterthe atom. This beautiful and engaging narrative presents the fascinating story of the atoms discovery, which is full of bizarre theories, false starts, dead ends, and inspiring intellectual insight and vision.

1448847001

9781448847006

English

Rosen Classroom

15/Aug/11

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