How large is the natural variation in concentration of the various elements in different media? How do the oft-cited "World average concentrations" in different media compare with actual analytical data? How low a detection limit do I need to attain if I want to analyse for an element in soils, sediments, water or plants? All these questions and many more can be answered by using this unique reference book. It collates data on the most important properties and uses of all naturally occurring chemical elements. It combines these with data obtained from actual analyses of different sample media (soil, stream sediment, stream water, ground water, plants, human body fluids). This combination of facts and actual data makes this book suitable for learning and teaching applied geochemistry as well.

The Chemical Elements Pocket Guide serves as a portable reference for quick study and efficient review of the 118 elements on the periodic table. This on-the-go resource details the physical and atomic properties of each element, as well as their history and characteristics in bullet point format. The book’s small trim size (4.25 x 6.8 inches) is intended to fit inside a lab coat pocket, and the bound design means you no longer need to carry loose, bulky flashcards that can be misplaced or destroyed. Includes the updated names nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson for elements 113, 115, 117, and 118, respectively. Information provided includes: • Atomic number • Atomic symbol • Element category • Standard state • Atomic mass • Electron configuration • Oxidation states • Electronegativity • Atomic radius • Ionization energy • Electron affinity • Melting point • Boiling point • Density • Year discovered • Discovered by • Appearance • Natural occurrence • Interesting fact

An advanced coloring book for ages 12 to adult. Features coloring pages for each element on the Periodic Table, plus an activity section with some word puzzles, card games and group activities.

"This book offers a comprehensive overview of an important notion to the field of chemistry: the chemical element"--

Finding a book on the chemical elements that is neither an advanced, graduate-level text nor a simplistic overview for children is virtually impossible. Now, with Exploring Chemical Elements and Their Compounds, David L. Heiserman provides the perfect guide for anyone who needs a good solid introduction to all of the 107 chemical elements.

From water, air, and fire to tennessine and oganesson, celebrated science writer Philip Ball leads us through the full sweep of the field of chemistry in this exquisitely illustrated history of the elements. The Elements is a stunning visual journey through the discovery of the chemical building blocks of our universe. By piecing together the history of the periodic table, Ball explores not only how we have come to understand what everything is made of, but also how chemistry developed into a modern science. Ball groups the elements into chronological eras of discovery, covering seven millennia from the first known to the last named. As he moves from prehistory and classical antiquity to the age of atomic bombs and particle accelerators, Ball highlights images and stories from around the world and sheds needed light on those who struggled for their ideas to gain inclusion. By also featuring some elements that aren’t true elements but were long thought to be—from the foundational prote hyle and heavenly aetherof the ancient Greeks to more recent false elements like phlogiston and caloric—The Elements boldly tells the full history of the central science of chemistry.

How did life begin? Starting with the Big Bang Theory, this book systematically discusses scientific findings and hypotheses on topics such as the origin of chemical elements, formation of life on Earth, evolution of life elements, their subtle chemical reactions and miraculous physiological functions. The content in this book is carefully arranged to focus on major scientific discoveries in various disciplines related to life science, with particular emphasis on the vital relationship between chemical reactions in the human body and health, shedding light on hot issues of public concern such as nutrition and human longevity. Important concepts covered include chemical circulation and the dynamic balance of elements both within ourselves, and with the environment. Ultimately, the takeaway message is that the success of keeping the tree of life evergreen depends not only on the advancement of life science research, but also on whether human beings can follow the laws of nature and maintain a harmonious relationship with the earth.