Web-style "homepages" introduce to budding chemists each of the chemical elements from the periodic table, complete with witty and informative profiles written by the elements themselves. Original. 20,000 first printing.
One of Italy's leading men of letters, a chemist by profession, writes about incidents in his life in which one or another of the elements figured in such a way as to become a personal preoccupation
A remarkable display of thought-provoking science and beautiful photography, this guide will allow the reader to discover the world afresh.
This is not to imply that Kuhn himself or anyone else I am aware of has argued that the development of the periodic system did represent a scientific revolution. On a related point, in a recent book I have argued that there are very few ...
From hydrogen to oganesson, this is a fact-filled visual guide to each element,each accompanied by technical date (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) as well as fun facts and stories about their discovery and surprising uses.
Here, in the authoritative Elementary, James Russell uses his lively, accessible and engaging narrative to tell the story behind all the elements we now know about.
Examines the history and importance of the periodic table, which provides a framework for classifying and comparing the many different forms of chemical behavior.
The Periodic Table Book is the perfect visual guide to the chemical elements that make up our world.
... Julian Stallabrass CONTEMPORARY FICTION Robert Eaglestone CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY Simon Critchley COPERNICUS Owen ... Mugglestone DINOSAURS David Norman DIPLOMACY Joseph M. Siracusa DOCUMENTARY FILM Patricia Aufderheide DREAMING J.
The first part of Wiker's witty and solidly instructive presentation is most suitable to middle school age, while the later chapters are designed for ages 12-13 and up, with a final chapter somewhat more advanced.
Ideal for students and researchers working in inorganic chemistry, minerology and geology, this book provides the foundational knowledge needed for successful study and work in this exciting area.