The periodic table : a visual guide to the elements
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Best, Andi, Illustrator
Published
London : Aurum Press, 2017.
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Published
London : Aurum Press, 2017.
Format
Book
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224 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English

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Includes index.
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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.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Jackson, T., & Best, A. (2017). The periodic table: a visual guide to the elements . Aurum Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jackson, Tom, 1972- and Andi, Best. 2017. The Periodic Table: A Visual Guide to the Elements. Aurum Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jackson, Tom, 1972- and Andi, Best. The Periodic Table: A Visual Guide to the Elements Aurum Press, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Jackson, Tom, and Andi Best. The Periodic Table: A Visual Guide to the Elements Aurum Press, 2017.

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