McKinney, Donna B
Lead (Exploring the Elements)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781978503663
- author:
- McKinney, Donna B
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Enslow Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 18.5 x 1 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Science, Chemistry, Inorganic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lead: A Toxic Metal with a Valuable Role
In ancient times, humans used lead in various applications, from cooking tools to water pipes and cosmetics. However, scientists later discovered that lead is poisonous for humans.
This metal has since been used more cautiously in items such as car batteries holding acid or X-ray machines to protect against harmful radiation. Pb is the symbol for lead, derived from the Latin word "plumbum". This book provides an introduction to chemistry, exploring what lead is and its uses in our world.
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