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Elements Bible : The Definitive Guide to 350 Years of Scientific Discovery by Rebecca Mileham (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-100228101131
ISBN-139780228101130
eBay Product ID (ePID)248420932
Product Key Features
Book TitleElements Bibles : the Definitive Guide to 350 Years of Scientific Discovery
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChemistry / Physical & Theoretical, Chemistry / General
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenreScience
AuthorRebecca Mileham
Book SeriesSubject Bibles Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length6.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-938722
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal546/.8
SynopsisEverything you need to know about the fundamental materials that make up our world. This book unlocks the fascinating workings behind the building blocks of life, from the discovery of the very first elements to the formal naming in 2016 of the recently discovered elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 on the seventh row of the periodic table. They are now known as nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts) and oganesson (Og), respectively. The Elements Bible makes the science and logic behind the daunting periodic table easier to comprehend and remember. Sections include: Mendeleev and the creation of the periodic table Atomic physics Patterns and trends within the periodic table Information about each individual element, from alkali metals and transition metals, through to noble gases, actinides and lanthanides Energy, stability, chemical reactions and how elements interact The uses of specific elements The composition and characteristics of the elements: neutrons, protons, electrons, weight, particles, radiation Stories of the scientists who often risked life and limb in their pursuit of new elements Modern scientific discoveries, and the naming of new elements. The text is set out in clear brief segments to avoid complexity that can overwhelm readers. The generous use of illustrations provides additional clarity. The Elements Bible introduces a complex subject and also provides insight into the extraordinary underlying stories and facts that you don't normally hear about. Fully illustrated and packed with quirky illustrations, helpful diagrams and historical anecdotes, it is sure to satisfy those seeking to understand the most fundamental ingredients of the universe.
LC Classification NumberQD467.M63 2018
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