John Emsley
Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780199605637
- author:
- John Emsley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 720
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.4 x 4.4 cm
- Genre:
- Writing & Reading Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements
This comprehensive guide covers all 100-odd chemical elements, from actinium to zirconium. Each entry provides an in-depth look at the element, including its name origin, role in living things, discovery history, economic uses, environmental occurrence, and surprising facts.
Fully revised and updated for 2011, this book offers a wealth of useful information on the elements, with new additions including darmstadtium, roetgenium, and copernicium. Perfect for anyone interested in chemistry or looking to expand their knowledge of the natural world.
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