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The Noble Gases

By Adam Furgang

Book information

Publisher
Inc, The Rosen Publishing Group
Year
2010
ISBN
9781435835580, 2009014409
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
7 MB (7318380 bytes)
Series
Understanding the Elements of the Periodic Table
Pages
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Time added
2023-01-07 04:20:04
Juvenile Nonfiction; Science; JNF051070

Description

The majority of elements on the Periodic Table are able to mingle with other, thereby forming molecules, mixtures, compounds, and new substances. Some elements, however, are "unreactive" and don't mix easily with other elements. In this latter category fall the Noble Gases, so-called because they show an almost aristocratic reserve, standing at a remove from other elements. Readers will learn that while aloof, the noble gases have many practical uses including in lasers, blimps, hot air balloons, colorful illuminated signage, incandescent light bulbs, fluorescent lights, arc welding, window insulation, flash bulbs, strobe lights, and cancer treatment.

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