Periodic Table in Minutes

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Periodic Table in Minutes
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dan Green
SeriesIn Minutes
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 126,Width 126
Category/GenreChemistry
ISBN/Barcode 9781784296056
ClassificationsDewey:546.8
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Quercus Publishing
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publication Date 19 May 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An icon of science, the Periodic Table defines the fundamental chemistry of everything in the universe. In this compact yet comprehensive guide, Dan Green outlines the history, development and workings of the table, shows how its design reflects and illuminates the organisation of all matter, and even explains what it has to tell us about the chemistry of distant stars and of our own bodies. Contents include an individual entry for every known element - detailing properties, uses and key data - and sections on the patterns and groups of the famous table, as well as explanations of basic chemistry concepts such as elements and compounds, atomic structure, chemical bonds, reactions and radioactivity, amongst many others.

Author Biography

Dan Green is a science communicator and storyteller with over 15 years experience of writing and editing popular science titles. A graduate of Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, Dan has authored over 40 titles for children and adults. His bestselling Basher Science series has sold over 3 million copies worldwide and his title The Elements was shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, 2013.