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The Periodic Table in Minutes

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The Periodic Table in Minutes serves as a comprehensive, high-speed guide to the building blocks of our universe. Instead of a traditional narrative, the book is structured to provide an "instant" understanding of all 118 identified elements. It breaks down the periodic table into manageable sections, explaining the significance of atomic numbers, groups, and periods without overwhelming the reader with dense academic jargon.

The content dives into the unique personalities of each element—from the explosive nature of alkali metals like Sodium to the stoic stability of Noble Gases. It also explores the history of how these elements were discovered, their bizarre real-world applications (such as Einsteinium’s connection to nuclear tests, as hinted by the cover art), and the fundamental chemistry that governs how they react with one another. By using clear illustrations and concise text, Dan Green demystifies the structure of the atom and the logic behind Mendeleev’s great invention. It is an essential "cheat sheet" for any student who finds a standard textbook intimidating but wants to master the essentials of chemical science.

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Series Title

Inorganic Chemistry / Chemical Elements

Call Number

546 GRE t

Publisher

London : Quercus., 2016

Collation

415 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 15 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-5294-2548-2

Classification

546

Content Type

text

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Chemical Elements
Atomic Structure
Molecular Chemistry
Science Reference
Mendeleev's Table
Non-Fiction Education

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