1 Surface chemistry can also be interpreted from a coordination chemistry approach, and processes such as ion exchange, sorption, and weathering are really ligand exchange reactions.  Coordination compounds are complexes that consist of one or more central atoms or ions with one or more attached molecules.
With more than 18,000 Starbucks locations worldwide, the coffee giant has several unusual stores that are worth a look. Author Created with Sketch. With more than 18,000 Starbucks locations worldwide, the coffee giant has several unusual stores that are worth a look.
Starbucks formed a joint venture with Sazaby, which operates upscale retail and restaurant chains. Starbucks plans to open four more Japanese locations by the end of the year and 10 additional stores in 1997, Behar said. Starbucks now operates 900 stores in the U.S. and plans to have 2,000 in North America by 2000. If Starbucks succeeds in Japan, the company will consider opening stores in other Asian countries.