The Periodic Table in Minutes

Author: Dan Green
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 9781681443300
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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 basic chemistry concepts such as elements and compounds, atomic structure, chemical bonds, reactions and radioactivity, amongst many others.

Memorize the Periodic Table

Author: Kyle Buchanan
Publisher: Memory Worldwide Pty Limited
ISBN: 9780987564627
Category : Chemical elements
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Memorize the Periodic Table: The Fast and Easy Way to Memorize Chemical Elements If you have a chemistry exam tomorrow, thank goodness you're here. This book will help you memorize the entire periodic table in the fastest and easiest way possible. Would you like to remember the name of every single chemical element? And know their atomic numbers too? If you've ever watched someone memorize a deck of playing cards in minutes, and dreamed about what you could do with a memory like that - your dreams are about to come true. The 'secret' to memorizing is visualization and association. This book will tell you exactly what to visualize so you can memorize every element in the periodic table. This is not a 'How to...' guide that teaches you a method. We've done all the work for you. This book takes the techniques used by memory experts - like Tony Buzan, Harry Lorayne, or even techniques you may have read about in "Moonwalking with Einstein" - and describes mental images and stories to help you memorize the periodic table. 'Memorize the Periodic Table' takes advantage of the astonishing memory you already have. It's amazing more people don't use this easy technique and still persist with repetition to memorize the periodic table. They must have plenty of time to burn. After reading this book, you will: - Be able to recite the names of all the chemical elements in order - Know the atomic numbers for each element - Be astonished at your own memory - Have a lot of leftover study time The authors describe precisely what mental pictures you should visualize to remember each chemical element, and link it in your mind with the next element. If you've always hated repetition and rote learning, you are going to love this book. This quick and easy read will have you memorizing the names of chemical elements straight away, and you'll be filled with excitement as you realize how simple memorizing the periodic table can actually be. Buy this book now and recite the periodic table tomorrow.

The Disappearing Spoon

Author: Sam Kean
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316089087
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333

Book Description
From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, finance, mythology, the arts, medicine, and more, as told by the Periodic Table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. These fascinating tales follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, and in the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. The Disappearing Spoon masterfully fuses science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, and discovery -- from the Big Bang through the end of time. Though solid at room temperature, gallium is a moldable metal that melts at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. A classic science prank is to mold gallium spoons, serve them with tea, and watch guests recoil as their utensils disappear.

Wonderful Life with the Elements

Author: Bunpei Yorifuji
Publisher: No Starch Press
ISBN: 1593274238
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
From the brilliant mind of Japanese artist Bunpei Yorifuji comes Wonderful Life with the Elements, an illustrated guide to the periodic table that gives chemistry a friendly face. In this super periodic table, every element is a unique character whose properties are represented visually: heavy elements are fat, man-made elements are robots, and noble gases sport impressive afros. Every detail is significant, from the length of an element's beard to the clothes on its back. You'll also learn about each element's discovery, its common uses, and other vital stats like whether it floats—or explodes—in water. Why bother trudging through a traditional periodic table? In this periodic paradise, the elements are people too. And once you've met them, you'll never forget them.

Periodic Table

Author: Adrian Dingle
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780241617670
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table explores the building blocks of our universe. Beginning with a concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first periodic table, this comprehensive guide then launches into a visual tour of each individual element. Along the way, you'll find out where each element comes from and what it is used for, explained clearly and simply for young readers. Explore elements such as nitrogen and oxygen and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and what makes the metal mercury so unusual. Find out about synthetic elements created in labs, which the smartest chemists are still busy figuring out how to use. This detailed, accessible book will inspire young, inquisitive minds - the scientists of tomorrow who will shape our future. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table

Author: Adrian Dingle
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 0753442205
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Do you confuse boron with barium or chlorine with fluorine? Fear not! Basher Science has come to the rescue by mixing science and art to create a unique periodic table. From unassuming oxygen to devious manganese, the incredible elements show you the periodic table as you've never seen it before. Basher Science: The Periodic Table gives a face, voice and personality to the chemical elements, making learning chemistry easy and a whole lot more fun. This new expanded edition reflects the latest discoveries, and now each of the 115 elements has not just a picture but an information-packed page all to itself. Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With his stylish, contemporary characters he communicates science brilliantly.

The Periodic Table

Author: Primo Levi
Publisher: Viking
ISBN: 9780241956816
Category : Authors, Italian
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Inspired by the rhythms of the Periodic Table, Primo Levi assesses his life in terms of the chemical elements he associates with his past. From his birth into an Italian Jewish family through his training as a chemist, to the pain and darkness of the Holocaust and its aftermath, Levi reflects on the difficult course of his life in this heartfelt and deeply moving book.

The Periodic Table of Cocktails

Author: Emma Stokes
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683350456
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
The Periodic Table of Cocktails is a fun, concise, and appealingly geeky new concept to cocktail appreciation. The foundation of the book is a periodic table organized by cocktail styles (Martinis and Up, Fruity/Tropical, Highballs/Muddles, Collinses/Fizzes, etc.) and by predominant base alcohols across the chart’s rows (vodka, gin, tequila, etc.). If you like one cocktail in the table, you should enjoy all the cocktails that surround it. The book also offers the background history and make-it-yourself recipe for each of the more than 100 “elements” or cocktails. The book will be published with a companion volume, The Periodic Table of Wine.

A Guide to the Elements

Author: Albert Stwertka
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195150260
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Presents the basic concepts of chemistry and explains complex theories before offering a separate article on each of the building blocks that make up the universe.

The Periodic Table of Ideas

Author: Benjamin Cheung, PH D
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
The Periodic Table of Ideas is a book about a collection of pivotal ideas in history. These concepts span the disciplines of business, economics, philosophy, psychology, science and technology. The periodic ideas represent the pinnacle of human thought and achievement. They are among the most ingenious and enduring ideas you will ever encounter. You can inherit these intellectual treasures by learning to apply the ideas in this book. The periodic ideas have affected the lives of billions of people across millennia. They are periodic and recur throughout history and civilization. People wielding them have wrought prosperity and forged progress. ---- PHILOSOPHY PERIODIC IDEAS guide you through your journey in life. The philosophy notions foster critical thinking and provide insights on how to think about the world. The philosophy concepts provide wisdom and mental tools for your endeavors. ---- SCIENCE PERIODIC IDEAS empower your thinking. These scientific concepts allow you study a subject or tackle a problem. The science notions add tools to your mental toolbox. ---- TECHNOLOGY PERIODIC IDEAS provide practical tools to propel your projects to success. The products of technology have transformed society and every aspect of our lives. ---- ECONOMIC PERIODIC IDEAS give your projects a financial footing. Economics indicate where your ideas will thrive and where your efforts will pay off. Economic ideas let you navigate through turbulent markets and ride creative currents. ---- BUSINESS PERIODIC IDEAS show you how enterprises can transform lives. Business concepts propel endeavors to success. ---- PSYCHOLOGY PERIODIC IDEAS give you a deep insight into yourself and those around you. Psychology explains the workings of your attention systems, perception, and personality. The periodic ideas play a crucial role in turning ideas into reality. They have been distilled from among hundreds of concepts into a core set of ideas. If you want to make a difference in the world, why not build from the ideas of some of the most brilliant minds in history? The periodic ideas are pivotal, recurrent, and personal.