Overview
The Secret Life of the Periodic Table uncovers the fascinating stories behind the formulation of the table. It describes how and who discovered the 118 elements and the competition and cooperation behind scientific advances. The character of the elements is brought to life in a bright and engaging way, making The Secret Life of the Periodic Table ideal for students and general readers. Spared the monotony of a school text, they can gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of atomic science. The book covers all 118 elements in 14 chapters. They are: A brief guide to atomic physics Igor Mendeleev, arguably the most important formulator of the table, and significant others Hydrogen Alkali metals Alkaline Earth metals Transition metals Post-transition metals Metalloids Other non-metals Halogens Noble gases Lanthanoids Actinoids Transuranium elements. Each element description includes a fact box showing the atomic number, atomic weight, radius, melting point, boiling point, density, and the year of its discovery and by whom. There are many sidebars, boxes and extended captions covering topics of interest, like Ernest Lawrence's 1931 cyclotron, an early precursor to the 10-km radius Large Hydron Collider that he could not possibly have imagined. There is also fascinating trivia about the elements. For example, phosphorus was first isolated by an alchemist's search for gold in urine and in the 1920s, there was a fad for lethal radium cocktails. The Secret Life of the Periodic Table is accurate and entertaining, making it a helpful adjunct to student studies. General readers will find it an enjoyable trip into the world of chemistry and atomic science. It is an ideal purchase for science, middle school and general collections.
Full Product Details
Author: Dr Ben Still, PhD
Publisher: Firefly Books
Imprint: Firefly Books
Dimensions:
Width: 19.10cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 24.80cm
Weight: 0.640kg
ISBN: 9781770858107
ISBN 10: 1770858105
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 27 September 2016
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
This readable and informative book, which is modestly priced, is recommended to school and public libraries.--American Reference Books Annual (03/01/2017)
"This readable and informative book, which is modestly priced, is recommended to school and public libraries.-- ""American Reference Books Annual"" (3/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)"
Author Information
Dr Ben Still is a scientist, science writer, and science educator He has a PhD in experimental particle physics, and his articles have been published in academic journals His other books include Brain Explains: Quantum Physics and Particle Physics Brick by Brick
