Did you know that burnt food is the result of a chemical reaction? That not everything that tastes sour is an acid, and that tiny atoms have weight? Chemistry can be really exciting - you just have to know where to find it! Manfred Amann shows you that chemistry is as much a part of daily life as the air we breathe. He introduces you to the world of elements and dives with you into the realm of countless combinations of substances and reactions. Soon you'll know what an emulsifier is, the difference between metals and non-metals, what particles make up atoms, and what the term pH value means. With over 20 million known chemical reactions, there's always something new to discover! You can even conduct many experiments yourself and perform amazing chemical reactions!.