The secret life of the periodic table : unlocking the mysteries of all 118 elements
Still, Ben2016
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Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world. This book gives a fascinating insight into the discovery and use of all 118 elements. It uncovers incredible stories of how Mendeleev's table was formulated and the individual elements found, as well as explaining the fundamentals of atomic science and each element's place in the table and our universe.
Main title:
Author:
Still, Ben, author
Imprint:
London : Cassell, 2016.
Collation:
192 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781844038855 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
2195840
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Library | Adult non-fiction | 546.8 STI | Available |