Cover of Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table

Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table

Isabel Thomas, illustrated by Sara Gillingham

This guide introduces the 118 chemical elements and the periodic table, a reference used by scientists worldwide. It explains the elements that make up the universe, includes historical details such as cobalt’s former name, and describes modern uses for elements. The book provides an overview of the periodic table while connecting scientific information with the histories and practical applications of individual elements. Its focus is chemistry and the materials that form the known universe.

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Book details

Themes
History · Science · Technology And Engineering
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Published
November 18, 2020
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9781838662318
Language
English