This Very Short Introduction is an exciting and non-traditional approach to understanding the terminology, properties, and classification of chemical elements.
Looking beyond the Periodic Table, the author examines.
The book includes chapters on particular elements such as gold, iron, and oxygen, showing how they shaped culture and technology.
It traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on humankind, and examines why people have long sought to identify the substances around them.
This Very Short Introduction is an exciting and non-traditional approach to understanding the terminology, properties, and classification of chemical elements