
30-Second Elements: The 50 most significant elements, each explained in half a minute - 30-Second (Hardback)
Eric Scerri (author)
£14.99
Hardback
160 Pages /
Published: 01/08/2013
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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.
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781848315945
Number of pages: 160
Dimensions: 237 x 187 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'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 *
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