metals

Presents the properties of various metals, including alkali metals, alkaline-earth metals, tin, lead, transition metals and metalloids, discussing their uses and more.

An exploration of magnets and metals that provides information on magnetic attraction, fields, and poles; and includes step-by-step instructions for related experiments.

Learn about the distinct properties of metals through 16 experiments using common household items.

Surveys the history of metals and their uses, both ancient and modern.

Provides a scientific explanation of the various physical properties of metals.

Provides an overview of the periodic table and describes the basic characteristics of metals and their atomic structures, reactivity, properties, discovery sources, and uses.

An introduction to metal that discusses where it comes from, its many uses, and recycling. Includes a glossary and an index.

An overview of metals and metalloids--including aluminum, gallium, arsenic, antimony, boron, indium, thallium, lead, bismuth, silicon, germanium, tellurium, polonium, and tin--that discusses their discoveries, physical properties, how they are synthesized in the universe, where they are found, how they are used, and other related topics.

Provides an overview of the periodic table, particularly tungsten and certain other metals, describing where these elements are found, how their atomic numbers are assigned, and uses for each element.

Provides an overview of the periodic table, particularly gold and certain other metals, describing where these elements are found, how their atomic numbers are assigned, and uses for each element.