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.

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v. 1. Acetaminophen through Dimethyl ketone -- v. 2. Ethyl acetate through Polypropylene -- v. 3. Polysiloxane through Zinc oxide.