Weisblatt, Jayne. <br/><br/>
Chemical compounds  [electronic resource] / 
Jayne Weisblatt ; Charles B. Montney, project editor. 
 - Detroit, Mich. :  UXL,  c2006. 
 - 1 online resource (3 v.) :  ill. 
 - Gale virtual reference library .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>v. 1. Acetaminophen through Dimethyl ketone -- v. 2. Ethyl acetate through Polypropylene -- v. 3. Polysiloxane through Zinc oxide. 
<br/><br/> Offers information on the ways in which different chemical elements combine to form commonly-used chemical compounds, such as water, ammonia, and aspirin. Defines what a chemical compound actually is and the difference between organic and inorganic compounds, as well as providing definitions of acids, bases, salts, oxides, and coordination compounds. Features a general historical overview of major discoveries and the notable scientists who made them. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781414404677 (electronic book) 1414404670 (electronic book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Chemicals.<br/>Organic compounds.<br/>Inorganic compounds.