Science Explorer Physical Science 2nd Edition Student Edition 2002c

Introduction to Physical Science xxii Unit 1 Chemical Building Blocks Introduction to Matter 16(28) Describing Matter 18(6) Measuring Matter 24(7) Particles of Matter 31(5) Integrating Earth Science: Elements From Earth 36(8) Solids, Liquids, and Gases 44(30) States of Matter 46(5) Gas Behavior 51(7) Integrating Mathematics: Graphing Gas Behavior 58(6) Changes in State 64(10) Atoms and the Periodic Table 74(38) Inside an Atom 76(5) Organizing the Elements 81(8) Metals 89(9) Nonmetals and Metalloids 98(8) Integrating Space Science: Elements From Stardust 106(6) Chemical Bonds 112(30) Ionic Bonds 114(7) Covalent Bonds 121(7) Integrating Earth Science: Crystal Chemistry 128(14) Interdisciplinary Exploration: Soap---The Dirt Chaser 134(8) Unit 2 Chemistry in Action Chemical Reactions 142(34) Observing Chemical Reactions 144(8) Writing Chemical Equations 152(8) Controlling Chemical Reactions 160(8) Integrating Health: Fire and Fire Safety 168(8) Acids, Bases, and Solutions 176(36) Understanding Solutions 178(6) Concentration and Solubility 184(8) Describing Acids and Bases 192(6) Acids and Bases in Solution 198(8) Integrating Life Science: Digestion and pH 206(6) Carbon Chemistry 212(30) Chemical Bonding, Carbon Style 214(5) Carbon Compounds 219(8) Integrating Life Science: Life With Carbon 227(15) Exploring Materials 242(38) Polymers and Composites 244(11) Integrating Technology: Metals and Alloys 255(5) Ceramics and Glass 260(5) Radioactive Elements 265(11) Unit 3 Motion, Forces, and Energy Nature of Science: Sonic Booms 276(4) Motion 280(30) Describing and Measuring Motion 282(14) Integrating Earth Science: Slow Motion on Planet Earth 296(6) Acceleration 302(8) Forces 310(34) The Nature of Force 312(8) Force, Mass, and Acceleration 320(3) Friction and Gravity 323(9) Action and Reaction 332(6) Integrating Space Science: Orbiting Satellites 338(6) Forces in Fluids 344(28) Pressure 346(8) Transmitting Pressure in a Fluid 354(4) Floating and Sinking 358(7) Integrating Technology: Applying Bernoulli's Principle 365(7) Work and Machines 372(34) What Is Work? 374(4) Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency 378(8) Simple Machines 386(14) Integrating Life Science: Machines in the Human Body 400(6) Energy and Power 406(28) The Nature of Energy 408(8) Energy Conversion and Conservation 416(6) Energy Conversions and Fossil Fuels 422(4) Integrating Mathematics: Power 426(8) Thermal Energy and Heat 434(36) Temperature and Thermal Energy 436(3) The Nature of Heat 439(10) Integrating Chemistry: Thermal Energy and States of Matter 449(6) Uses of Heat 455(15) Interdisciplinary Exploration: Bridges---From Vines to Steel 462(8) Unit 4 Sound and Light Characteristics of Waves 470(26) What Are Waves? 472(4) Properties of Waves 476(6) Interactions of Waves 482(8) Integrating Earth Science: Seismic Waves 490(6) Sound 496(36) The Nature of Sound 498(6) Properties of Sound 504(6) Combining Sound Waves 510(10) Integrating Life Science: How You Hear Sound 520(4) Applications of Sound 524(8) The Electromagnetic Spectrum 532(36) The Nature of Electromagnetic Waves 534(4) Waves of the Electromagnetic Spectrum 538(10) Producing Visible Light 548(6) Integrating Technology: Wireless Communication 554(14) Light 568(42) Reflection and Mirrors 570(5) Refraction and Lenses 575(6) Color 581(6) Integrating Life Science: Seeing Light 587(4) Using Light 591(19) Interdisciplinary Exploration: The Magic of the Movies 604(6) Unit 5 Electricity and Magnetism Magnetism and Electromagnetism 610(32) The Nature of Magnetism 612(10) Integrating Earth Science: Magnetic Earth 622(6) Electric Current and Magnetic Fields 628(8) Electromagnets 636(6) Electric Charges and Current 642(32) Electric Charge and Static Electricity 644(10) Circuit Measurements 654(8) Series and Parallel Circuits 662(4) Integrating Health: Electrical Safety 666(8) Electricity and Magnetism at Work 674(34) Electricity, Magnetism, and Motion 676(6) Generating Electric Current 682(8) Using Electric Power 690(7) Integrating Chemistry: Batteries 697(11) Electronics 708(42) Electronic Signals and Semiconductors 710(8) Electronic Communication 718(8) Computers 726(10) Integrating Technology: The Information Superhighway 736(14) Interdisciplinary Exploration: Edison---Genius of Invention 744(6) Reference Section Skills Handbook 750(13) Think Like a Scientist 750(2) Making Measurements 752(2) Conducting a Scientific Investigation 754(2) Thinking Critically 756(2) Organizing Information 758(2) Creating Data Tables and Graphs 760(3) Appendix A: Laboratory Safety 763(3) Appendix B: Using a Laboratory Balance 766(1) Appendix C: List of Chemical Elements 767(1) Appendix D: Periodic Table of the Elements 768(2) Glossary 770(12) Index 782(12) Acknowledgments 794