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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.



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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 *

30-Second Elements: The 50 most significant

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    Publisher: Icon Books
    Publication Date: 04/10/2018
    ISBN13: 9781785784149, 978-1785784149
    ISBN10: 1785784145

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    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.



    Trade Review
    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 *

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