An introduction to iodine that explains the element's make-up, discovery, uses, structure, and dangers and provides information on its place on the periodic table.
An introduction to tin that explains the element's make-up, discovery, uses, structure, and dangers and provides information on its place on the periodic table.
An introduction to zirconium that explains the element's make-up, discovery, uses, structure, and dangers and provides information on its place on the periodic table.
An introduction to radon that explains the element's make-up, discovery, uses, structure, and dangers and provides information on its place on the periodic table.
An introduction to radium that explains the element's make-up, discovery, uses, structure, and dangers and provides information on its place on the periodic table.
This book introduces fifteen lanthanide elements and fifteen actinide elements and explains that these elements, some of which are found naturally in Earth's crust and some of which are synthetic, can be found in products ranging from movie projectors and color televisions to airplane parts.
Examines the history of plutonium, and discusses its properties, how it is produced, and also describes plutonium compounds and their uses; and looks at its relationship to the other elements in the periodic table.
Examines the history of platinum, and discusses its properties, how it is produced, and also describes platinum compounds and their uses; and looks at its relationship to the other elements in the periodic table.
Examines the history of mercury and where it is found, looks at its place on the periodic table of elements, discusses its atomic structure, ions, isotopes, uses, and compounds, and explains some of the dangers associated with mercury.