THE PERIODIC TABLE IN MINUTES

An icon of science, the Periodic Table defines the fundamental chemistry of everything in the universe. In this compact yet comprehe nsive guide, Dan Green outlines the history, development and workings of the table, shows how its design reflects and illuminates th e organisation of all matter, and even explains what it has to tell us about the chemistry of distant stars and of our own bodies. C ontents include an individual entry for every known element? detailing properties, uses and key data, and sections on the patterns a nd group...[Llegir més]