About the Book: Periodic Table in Minutes
An icon of science, the Periodic Table defines the fundamental chemistry of
everything in the universe. In this compact yet comprehensive guide, Dan Green
outlines the history, development and workings of the table, shows how its
design reflects and illuminates the organisation of all matter, and even
explains what it has to tell us about the chemistry of distant stars and of our
own bodies. Contents include an individual entry for every known element -
detailing properties, uses and key data - and sections on the patterns and
groups of the famous table, as well as explanations of