Download or read book The Extraordinary Chemistry of Ordinary Things written by Carl H. Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is known in the market for its strong consumer emphasis in which it takes a unique approach by using consumer products to illustrate chemical principles. Each area - chemistry and consumerism - reinforces the other in examinations of gasoline and petroleum, detergents, foods and food additives, plastics, and more.