The Secret Life of the Periodic Table

An absorbing but entertaining introduction to the 118 known elements of the Periodic Table, as well as exploring the Table’s history, how it works, the patterns and groupings it represents and a mass of insights into material properties. From Hydrogen and Sodium to Tellurium and Oranesson: fascinating profiles explain key statistics, properties and snippets of science history along the way. Accessibly written, the expert text demystifies the notation and arrangement of the Table, first created by Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907) and in modern form the bedrock of today’s chemistry, science and technology. Great to dip into or immerse yourself in detail, this will fascinate anyone who was ever baffled in the lab at school or wants to expand their understanding of atomic structure and theory.

Paperback
19.5 x 12.5cm
272 pages
Includes black-and-white diagrams
FSC accredited paper