The Periodic Table: A Visual Guide to the Elements

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Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive?  From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table. Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid or gas - naturally occurring, synthesised or theoretical! From hydrogen to oganesson, this is a fact-filled visual guide to each element,each accompanied by technical date (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) as well as fun facts and stories about their discovery and surprising uses. Cover Half Title Title Copyright CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 The Periodic Table The Periodic Table Atomic Structure How Big is an Atom? How the Table Works Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 The Transition Series Inner Transition Metals The Shapes of Atoms Timeline of Discovery A History of Tables Alternative Tables 2 The Big Picture Counting Atoms The Size of an Atom Density Trends Density Comparison Elements on Earth Human Body Composition Changing States Reactivity Hardness Strength Conductivity Magnetism Spectra Origins of Elements Universal Abundance 3 Inside Chemistry States of Matter Metallic Bonds Ionic Bonds Covalent Bonds Reactions Mixtures Radioactivity Radiation Doses Stability How to Make a New Element Organic Chemistry pH Chart Chemistry of Gems 4 Directory of Elements Hydrogen Helium Lithium Beryllium Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon Sodium Magnesium Aluminium Silicon Phosphorus Sulphur Chlorine Argon Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Niobium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon Caesium Barium Lanthanum Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium Hafnium Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium Iridium Platinum Gold Mercury Thallium Lead Bismuth Polonium Astatine Radon Francium Radium Actinium Thorium Protactinium Uranium Neptunium Plutonium Americium Curium Berkelium Californium Einsteinium Fermium Transfermium Elements Glossary Index A B C D E F G H I J K L N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Acknowledgements