Exploring the elements : a complete guide to the periodic table /

A comprehensive introduction explaining what elements are and the design and purpose of the periodic table. Each of the 118 elements is visually presented with its respective letter symbol and atomic number, as well as a map of where it's located in the periodic table. Additional details show...

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Main Author: Thomas, Isabel, 1979- (Author)
Other Authors: Gillingham, Sara (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Phaidon Press, [2020]
Edition:[US edition].
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Summary:A comprehensive introduction explaining what elements are and the design and purpose of the periodic table. Each of the 118 elements is visually presented with its respective letter symbol and atomic number, as well as a map of where it's located in the periodic table. Additional details showing where each element is found in the universe (from food on our plates to the center of a star), its unique properties, atomic diagram, secret chemistry and working examples of how it's used or changing the world.
Physical Description:223 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 x 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781838662318
1838662316