Alexa Coelho,Simon Quellen Field
Covering a wide variety of everyday chemistry concepts from the very simple to the more complex, this question-and-answer primer provides straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations for inquisitive young scientistsâ€™ questions. A dozen unique experiments to try at homeâ€”from lifting latent fingerprints from a â€œcrime sceneâ€ using super glue (for smooth surfaces) or iodine (for paper) to hollowing out the zinc interior of a penny using muriatic acidâ€”are interspersed with the answers to such questions as ,What makes soda so fizzy?, and ,Why do you get cavities when you eat too much sugar? ,From separating food coloring into its component dyes to using easy-to-find chemicals to create â€œslime,â€ Silly Putty, or bouncing balls, this handy guide is the ideal resource for the budding chemist.
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