Investigating Chemistry: Introductory Chemistry from a Forensic Science Perspective
Author:   Matthew Johll
Publisher:   Macmillan Learning
Edition:   3rd ed. 2012
ISBN:  

9781429255226


Pages:   512
Publication Date:   20 January 2012
Replaced By:   9781319079468
Format:   Hardback
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Investigating Chemistry: Introductory Chemistry from a Forensic Science Perspective


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​A unique chemistry textbook, that uses the inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations as a context for teaching the fundamental chemical concepts most often covered in an introductory course.  Covering all the standard topics, Matthew Johll is able to see the interest criminal investigation has in media now, as sparked by CSI and other television shows, bringing together the theme of forensic science and the fundamentals of chemistry in ways that are effective and accessible for students. Investigating Chemistry is available with LaunchPad. LaunchPad combines an interactive ebook with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options, including LearningCurve adaptive quizzing.  See ‘Instructor Resources’ and ‘Student Resources’ for further information.

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Author:   Matthew Johll
Publisher:   Macmillan Learning
Imprint:   W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Edition:   3rd ed. 2012
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.70cm
Weight:   1.043kg
ISBN:  

9781429255226


ISBN 10:   1429255226
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   20 January 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781319079468
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface.- 1. Introduction to Forensic Chemistry.- 2. Evidence Collection and Preservation.- 3.  Atomic Clues.- 4.  Chemical Evidence.- 5.  Chemistry of Bonding:Structure and Function of Drug Molecules.- 6.  Properties of Solutions I: Aqueous Solutions.- 7. Properties of Solutions II: Intermolecular Forces and Colligative Properties.- 8. Drug Chemistry.- 9. Chemistry of Fire and Heat.- 10. Chemistry of Explosions.- 11. Applications of Chemical Kinetics.- 12. Nuclear Chemistry: Energy, Medicine, Weapons, and Terrorism.- 13. Chemical Equilibrium and Poisons.- 14. Introduction to Biochemistry and DNA Analysis Case Study: Remembering 9-11 

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