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Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table.

Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid or gas - naturally occurring, synthesised or theoretical!

From hydrogen to oganesson, this is a fact-filled visual guide to each element,each accompanied by technical date (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) as well as fun facts and stories about their discovery and surprising uses.

Table of Contents
Contents
1 The Periodic Table
2 The Big Picture
3 Inside Chemistry
4 Directory of Elements
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements

The Periodic Table: A visual guide to the

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      Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
      Published 4 February 2020
      ISBN-13 9781781319307
      978-1781319307
      ISBN-10 1781319308
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table.

      Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid or gas - naturally occurring, synthesised or theoretical!

      From hydrogen to oganesson, this is a fact-filled visual guide to each element,each accompanied by technical date (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) as well as fun facts and stories about their discovery and surprising uses.

      Table of Contents
      Contents
      1 The Periodic Table
      2 The Big Picture
      3 Inside Chemistry
      4 Directory of Elements
      Glossary
      Index
      Acknowledgements

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