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30-Second Elements Eric Scerri

30-Second Elements By Eric Scerri

30-Second Elements by Eric Scerri


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Summary

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

30-Second Elements Summary

30-Second Elements: The 50 most significant elements, each explained in half a minute 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.

30-Second Elements 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 *

About Eric Scerri

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.

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GOR012187918
9781785784149
1785784145
30-Second Elements: The 50 most significant elements, each explained in half a minute by Eric Scerri
Used - Very Good
Paperback
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2018-10-04
160
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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