30-Second Elements
30-Second Elements
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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 *
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 | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781785784149 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785784145 |
| Title | 30-Second Elements |
| Author | Eric Scerri |
| Series | 30 Second |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Icon Books |
| Year published | 2018-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |