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The history and use of our earth's chemical elements : a reference guide / Robert E. Krebs ; illustrations by Rae Déjur.
| Author/creator | Krebs, Robert E. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, ©2006. |
| Description | xxv, 422 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A short history of chemistry. The beginnings of science -- Origins of the earth's chemical elements -- Early uses of chemistry -- The age of alchemy -- The age of modern chemistry -- Elements and compounds -- Atomic structure. Early ideas of atomic structure -- Some theoretical atomic models -- The nucleus and radiation -- Chemical bonding -- Organic chemistry -- Fullerenes and nanotechnology -- The periodic table of the chemical elements. History -- Rules for cataloging the elements -- Isotopes -- Radioactivity -- |
| Contents | Guide to the elements. Alkali metals : periods 1 to 7, Group 1 (IA) -- Alkali earth metals : periods 2 to 7, Group 2 (IIA) -- Transition elements : metals to nonmetals -- Metallics, metalloids, semiconductors, nonmetals -- Lanthanide series (rare-earth elements) : period 6 -- Actinide series (period 7) and transuranic elements -- Transactinide series : period 7 (continuation of actinide series) -- The superactinides (super heavy elements) and possible future elements. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [413]-416) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006012032 |
| ISBN | 0313334382 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780313334382 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QD466 .K69 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |