Water: A Very Short Introduction

by John Finney

Book Overview

Water dominates the surface of Earth and is vital to life on our planet. It is a remarkable liquid which shows anomalous behaviour. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney introduces the science of water, and explores how the structure of water molecules gives rise to its physical and chemical properties. Considering water in all three of its states as ice and steam as well as liquid, Finney explains the great importance of an understanding of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198708726
• ISBN13: 9780198708728
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.2" x 6.8"