In this accessible introduction to chemistry, Frederick Robert Leyland Wilson provides step-by-step guidance for students of all ages, starting with the basics of matter and energy and progressing to more complex topics such as vaso-motor action and the laws of thermodynamics. The book is illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs, making it an ideal resource for home-schoolers, self-learners, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world around us. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.