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Overview
Provides new developments in the research of NONMETALS, including where they came from, how they fit into our current technological society, and where they may lead us.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Overview: Chemistry and Physics Background.
1: Hydrogen: Ubiquitous by Nature.
2: Carbon: The Element of Life, Coal, and Diamonds.
3: Nitrogen: In the Atmosphere.
4: Phosphorus: Fertilizers, Photosynthesis, and Strong Bones.
5: Oxygen: From Flames to Pollution.
6: Sulfur: In Mythology and Reality.
7: Selenium: Its Relevance in Health, Photocopiers, and Solar Cells.