chemical elements

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chemical elements

Tungsten and the elements of Groups 3 to 7

2003
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.

Hydrogen

2004
Provides an introduction to elements, atomic structure, and the periodic table, and discusses the discovery and properties of hydrogen, and its use as an energy resource.

Gold and the elements of Groups 8 to 12

2003
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.

Calcium and the alkaline earth metals

2003
Provides an overview of the periodic table, particularly calcium and the alkaline earth metals, describing where these elements are found, how their atomic number is assigned, and uses for each element.

Aluminum and the elements of group 13

2004
Provides an introduction to elements, atomic structure, and the periodic table, discusses the discovery and properties of aluminum and the elements of Group 13, and looks at the many uses of aluminum.

Argon

2008
Examines the properties of argon, discusses its history and uses, and looks at its relationship to other elements in the periodic table.

Nonmetals

2004
Describes the properties of several nonmetals, including hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, and others, and their uses in industry, science, and medicine, and discusses the periodic table. Includes a glossary and further reading list.

Metals

2004
Presents an introduction to metals, discussing the properties of metals, their composition, how and where they are found, alloys, recycling, and other topics.

Mixtures, compounds & solutions

2004
Provides information about the scientific concepts of compounds, mixtures, and solutions, explaining what they are, how they are formed, and where they are found. Includes interesting facts and photographs.

Exploring chemical elements and their compounds

1992
An introduction to the 107 chemical elements, with a comprehensive summary of each element's properties and characteristics, compounds and isotopes, and historical background.

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