30-Second Elements by Eric Scerri

30-Second Elements by Eric Scerri

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A beautifully illustrated, full-colour guide to the periodic table and the stories behind its most significant elements.

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30-Second Elements by Eric Scerri

When was radium discovered? Who are Dmitri Mendeleev and Glenn T. Seaborg? Who discovered uranium's radioactivity? Which element is useful for dating the age of Earth? And why doesn't gold have a scientific name? 30-Second Elements presents you with the very foundations of chemical knowledge, explaining concisely the 50 most significant chemical elements.  This book uses helpful glossaries and tables to fast track your knowledge of the other 68 elements and the relationships between all of them.
Have it on your bedside table, take an element a day.. captivating insights into the world of chemistry and its applications. * Chemistry World *
An excellent quick read and reference source for anyone interested in science and its history in general, chemistry, and the elements. * Chemistry & Industry *
Dr. Eric Scerri is a lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA. Dr. Scerri is a chemist and leading philosopher of science specialising in the history and philosophy of the periodic table.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9781785784149
ISBN 10 1785784145
Titre 30-Second Elements
Auteur Eric Scerri
Série 30 Second
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Icon Books
Année de publication 2018-10-04
Nombre de pages 160
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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