A.C. Fischer-Cripps is the head of Fischer-Cripps Laboratories Pty Ltd., a scientific instrument company. He previously worked as a senior principal research scientist in the Division of Telecommunications and Industrial Physics at CSIRO. Dr. Fischer-Cripps has authored several companion books, including the highly praised The Physics Companion. He earned a Ph.D. in applied science from the University of Sydney.

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• Structure of Matter. Chemical Components. Periodic Table. Chemical Bonds. States of Matter. Chemical Thermodynamics. Rates of Reaction. Chemical Equilibrium. Ionic Equilibrium. Electronic Equilibrium. Carbon Chemistry. Biochemistry. Index.