The Periodic Table

Author : Geoffrey Rayner-canham
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811218507

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Periodic Table, The: Past, Present, And Future by Geoffrey Rayner-canham Pdf

'This is an an absolutely wonderful book that is full of gems about the elements and the periodic table … All in all, the book is highly recommended to philosophers of chemistry. As philosophers we have a natural tendency to concentrate on generalities and not to get too involved in the specifics and the details. Above all else, this new book reminds us that such an approach needs to be tempered by a detailed knowledge of the exceptions and features that go against the simplified generalities which we so cherish.' [Read Full Review]Eric ScerriFoundations of Chemistry'Many questions are dealt with in a clearly written way in this stimulating and innovative book. The reader will quickly become interested in the subject and will be taken on tour through this Periodic Table in a very readable way, both for students and teachers … The number of illustrations is good, and clear. This book is indeed unique and quite thought-provoking … This book is highly recommended for students, teachers, researchers and not only chemists! Geologists, biochemist and also physicists will find it very interesting to read.' [Read Full Review]Chemistry InternationalThat fossilized chart on every classroom wall — isn't that The Periodic Table? Isn't that what Mendeléev devised about a century ago? No and No. There are many ways of organizing the chemical elements, some of which are thought-provoking, and which reveal philosophical challenges. Where does hydrogen 'belong'? Can an element occupy more than one location on the chart? Which are the Group 3 elements? Is aluminum in the wrong place? Why is silver(I) like thallium(I)? Why is vanadium like molybdenum? Why does gold form an auride ion like a halide ion? Does an atom 'know' if it is a non-metal or metal? Which elements are the 'metalloids'? Which are the triels? So many questions! In this stimulating and innovative book, the Reader will be taken on a voyage from the past to the present to the future of the Periodic Table. This book is unique. This book is readable. This book is thought-provoking. It is a multi-dimensional examination of patterns and trends among the chemical elements. Every reader will discover something about the chemical elements which will provoke thought and a new appreciation as to how the elements relate together.

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241308677

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The Periodic Table Book by DK Pdf

The Periodic Table Book is the perfect visual guide to the chemical elements that make up our world. This eye-catching encyclopedia takes children on a visual tour of the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, from argon to zinc. It explores the naturally occurring elements, as well as the man-made ones, and explains their properties and atomic structures. Using more than 1,000 full-colour photographs, The Periodic Table Book shows the many natural forms of each element, as well as a wide range of both everyday and unexpected objects in which it is found, making each element relevant for the child's world.

Author : Eric R. Scerri
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-10-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195345674

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The Periodic Table by Eric R. Scerri Pdf

The periodic table is one of the most potent icons in science. It lies at the core of chemistry and embodies the most fundamental principles of the field. The one definitive text on the development of the periodic table by van Spronsen (1969), has been out of print for a considerable time. The present book provides a successor to van Spronsen, but goes further in giving an evaluation of the extent to which modern physics has, or has not, explained the periodic system. The book is written in a lively style to appeal to experts and interested lay-persons alike. The Periodic Table begins with an overview of the importance of the periodic table and of the elements and it examines the manner in which the term 'element' has been interpreted by chemists and philosophers. The book then turns to a systematic account of the early developments that led to the classification of the elements including the work of Lavoisier, Boyle and Dalton and Cannizzaro. The precursors to the periodic system, like Döbereiner and Gmelin, are discussed. In chapter 3 the discovery of the periodic system by six independent scientists is examined in detail. Two chapters are devoted to the discoveries of Mendeleev, the leading discoverer, including his predictions of new elements and his accommodation of already existing elements. Chapters 6 and 7 consider the impact of physics including the discoveries of radioactivity and isotopy and successive theories of the electron including Bohr's quantum theoretical approach. Chapter 8 discusses the response to the new physical theories by chemists such as Lewis and Bury who were able to draw on detailed chemical knowledge to correct some of the early electronic configurations published by Bohr and others. Chapter 9 provides a critical analysis of the extent to which modern quantum mechanics is, or is not, able to explain the periodic system from first principles. Finally, chapter 10 considers the way that the elements evolved following the Big Bang and in the interior of stars. The book closes with an examination of further chemical aspects including lesser known trends within the periodic system such as the knight's move relationship and secondary periodicity, as well at attempts to explain such trends.

Author : James M. Russell
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789291032

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Elementary by James M. Russell Pdf

The periodic table, created in the early 1860s by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, marked one of the most extraordinary advances in modern chemistry. This basic visual aid helped scientists to gain a deeper understanding of what chemical elements really were: and, astonishingly, it also correctly predicted the properties of elements that hadn't been discovered at the time. Here, in the authoritative Elementary, James Russell uses his lively, accessible and engaging narrative to tell the story behind all the elements we now know about. From learning about the creation of the first three elements, hydrogen, lithium and helium, in the big bang, through to oxygen and carbon, which sustain life on earth - along with the many weird and wonderful uses of elements as varied as fluorine, arsenic, krypton and einsteinium - even the most unscientifically minded will be enthralled by this fascinating subject. Russell compellingly details these most basic building blocks of the universe, and the people who identified, isolated and even created them.

Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781781319307

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The Periodic Table by Tom Jackson Pdf

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table. Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid or gas - naturally occurring, synthesised or theoretical! From hydrogen to oganesson, this is a fact-filled visual guide to each element,each accompanied by technical date (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) as well as fun facts and stories about their discovery and surprising uses.

Author : Eric Scerri
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780190914387

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The Periodic Table by Eric Scerri Pdf

The periodic table of elements is among the most recognizable image in science. It lies at the core of chemistry and embodies the most fundamental principles of science. In this new edition, Eric Scerri offers readers a complete and updated history and philosophy of the periodic table. Written in a lively style to appeal to experts and interested lay-persons alike, The Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance begins with an overview of the importance of the periodic table and the manner in which the term "element" has been interpreted by chemists and philosophers across time. The book traces the evolution and development of the periodic table from its early beginnings with the work of the precursors like De Chancourtois, Newlands and Meyer to Mendeleev's 1869 first published table and beyond. Several chapters are devoted to developments in 20th century physics, especially quantum mechanics and and the extent to which they explain the periodic table in a more fundamental way. Other chapters examine the formation of the elements, nuclear structure, the discovery of the last seven infra-uranium elements, and the synthesis of trans-uranium elements. Finally, the book considers the many different ways of representing the periodic system and the quest for an optimal arrangement.

Author : Dr Ben Still
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781844039104

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The Secret Life of the Periodic Table by Dr Ben Still Pdf

Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world. The Secret Life of the Periodic Table gives a fascinating insight into the discovery and use of all 118 elements. It uncovers incredible stories of how Mendeleev's table was formulated and the individual elements found, as well as explaining the fundamentals of atomic science and each element's place in the table and our universe.

Author : Benjamin D Wiker
Publisher : Bethlehem Books
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003-04-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781883937713

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Mystery of the Periodic Table by Benjamin D Wiker Pdf

Leads the reader on a delightful and absorbing journey through the ages, on the trail of the elements of the Periodic Table as we know them today. He introduces the young reader to people like Von Helmont, Boyle, Stahl, Priestly, Cavendish, Lavoisier, and many others, all incredibly diverse in personality and approach, who have laid the groundwork for a search that is still unfolding to this day. The first part of Wiker's witty and solidly instructive presentation is most suitable to middle school age, while the later chapters are designed for ages 12-13 and up, with a final chapter somewhat more advanced. Illustrated by Jeanne Bendick and Ted Schluenderfritz.

Author : Richard J. Puddephatt,Patrick Kevin Monaghan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:468524504

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The Periodic Table of the Elements by Richard J. Puddephatt,Patrick Kevin Monaghan Pdf

Author : Theodore S. Abbgy
Publisher : Mark Twain Media
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781622230082

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Elements and the Periodic Table, Grades 5 - 12 by Theodore S. Abbgy Pdf

Aligned to Common Core State Standards, Elements and the Periodic Table present the basics of the Periodic Table in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-master way! It contains fun activities, transparency masters, quizzes, tests, rubrics, grading sheets, and more. From basic elements to table organization, Elements and the Periodic Table is the essential handbook for middle-school science!

Author : D. Michael P. Mingos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030400255

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The Periodic Table I by D. Michael P. Mingos Pdf

As 2019 has been declared the International Year of the Periodic Table, it is appropriate that Structure and Bonding marks this anniversary with two special volumes. In 1869 Dmitri Ivanovitch Mendeleev first proposed his periodic table of the elements. He is given the major credit for proposing the conceptual framework used by chemists to systematically inter-relate the chemical properties of the elements. However, the concept of periodicity evolved in distinct stages and was the culmination of work by other chemists over several decades. For example, Newland’s Law of Octaves marked an important step in the evolution of the periodic system since it represented the first clear statement that the properties of the elements repeated after intervals of 8. Mendeleev’s predictions demonstrated in an impressive manner how the periodic table could be used to predict the occurrence and properties of new elements. Not all of his many predictions proved to be valid, but the discovery of scandium, gallium and germanium represented sufficient vindication of its utility and they cemented its enduring influence. Mendeleev’s periodic table was based on the atomic weights of the elements and it was another 50 years before Moseley established that it was the atomic number of the elements, that was the fundamental parameter and this led to the prediction of further elements. Some have suggested that the periodic table is one of the most fruitful ideas in modern science and that it is comparable to Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, proposed at approximately the same time. There is no doubt that the periodic table occupies a central position in chemistry. In its modern form it is reproduced in most undergraduate inorganic textbooks and is present in almost every chemistry lecture room and classroom. This first volume provides chemists with an account of the historical development of the Periodic Table and an overview of how the Periodic Table has evolved over the last 150 years. It also illustrates how it has guided the research programmes of some distinguished chemists.

Author : Harish Chandra Rai
Publisher : Prowess Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788194398837

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A Brief History of the Periodic Table by Harish Chandra Rai Pdf

The story of Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev and his brain child “Periodic Table of Chemical Elements”, with all its impact and influences, would fit better within the walls of a library than between the covers of a single book of nearly 100 pages. The present book “A Brief History of the Periodic Table” would attract experts and curious laymen alike due to its lively style of narration. The book contains eight chapters.

Author : Paul Parsons,Gail Dixon
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780875682

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The Periodic Table by Paul Parsons,Gail Dixon Pdf

The Periodic Table is one of the most recognizable images in science - and in our culture. Its 118 elements make up everything on our planet and in the entire universe. But how many of us actually know how to interpret its distinctive design? And what does its unique arrangement tell us about the behaviour of each element in the world around us? The Periodic Table looks at the fascinating story and surprising history of each of these elements, from the little-known uses of gold in medicine to that of arsenic as a wallpaper dye in the ninteenth-century and the development of the hydrogen bomb. Packed with interesting facts and figures and helpful illustrations, this accessible guide will help the armchair chemist navigate through the different groups of elements - and discover the world afresh.

Author : Mansoor Niaz,Marniev Luiggi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319010861

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Facilitating Conceptual Change in Students’ Understanding of the Periodic Table by Mansoor Niaz,Marniev Luiggi Pdf

This book is about how students are taught the periodic table. It reviews aspects of the periodic table’s development, using the history and philosophy of science. The teaching method presented in this book is ideal for teaching the subject in high school and at introductory university level. Chemistry students taught in this new, experimental way are compared with those taught in the traditional way and the author describes how tests found more conceptual responses from the experimental group than the control group. The historical aspects of importance to this teaching method are: the role of the Karlsruhe Congress of 1860; the accommodation of the chemical elements in the periodic table; prediction of elements that were discovered later; corrections of atomic weights; periodicity in the periodic table as a function of the atomic theory; and the accommodation of argon. The experimental group of students participated in various activities, including: discussion of various aspects related to the history and philosophy of science; construction of concept maps and their evaluation by the students; PowerPoint presentations; and interviews with volunteer students.

Author : Eric Scerri
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781908978332

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Selected Papers on the Periodic Table by Eric Scerri by Eric Scerri Pdf

Interviews conducted with Eric Scerri at the Chemical Heritage Foundation on the Periodic Table Part 1 Interviews conducted with Eric Scerri at the Chemical Heritage Foundation on the Periodic Table Part 2 This book contains key articles by Eric Scerri, the leading authority on the history and philosophy of the periodic table of the elements and the author of a best-selling book on the subject. The articles explore a range of topics such as the historical evolution of the periodic system as well as its philosophical status and its relationship to modern quantum physics. This volume contains some in-depth research papers from journals in history and philosophy of science, as well as quantum chemistry. Other articles are from more accessible magazines like American Scientist. The author has also provided an extensive new introduction in order to integrate this work covering a period of two decades. This must-have publication is completely unique as there is nothing of this form currently available on the market. Contents:Chemistry, Spectroscopy, and the Question of ReductionThe Electronic Configuration Model, Quantum Mechanics and ReductionThe Periodic Table and the ElectronHow Good is the Quantum Mechanical Explanation of the Periodic System?Prediction and the Periodic TableLöwdin's Remarks on the Aufbau Principle and a Philosopher's View of Ab Initio Quantum ChemistryMendeleev's LegacyThe Role of Triads in the Evolution of the Periodic Table: Past and PresentThe Past and Future of the Periodic TableThe Dual Sense of the Term “Elements”, Attempts to Derive the Madelung Rule, and the Optimal Form of the Periodic Table, If Any Readership: Academic readers: philosophers and science historians, science educators, chemists and physicists. Keywords:Periodic Table;Philosophy of Science;Philosophy of Chemistry;Chemistry;Atomic Physics;Reductionism;History of ScienceKey Features:Written by leading researcher and best selling author of the periodic table of elementsCovers a range of topics related to the periodic table: evolutionary history, philosophy, education, and quantum mechanicsIncludes articles published in highly accessible science magazines as well as specialized journalsReviews: “Selected Papers demonstrates how an author's perceptions of a single topic have materialized historically … The Selected Papers confirms that this is still an active research area and is a worthy addition to a library of materials on the periodic table. The publication adds significantly to the historical and philosophical dimensions of the topic.” Kevin C de Berg Avondale College, Australia “It bundles some of his most brilliant papers into one volume, and it provides the reader with a thorough overview of Scerri's cutting edge research on the periodic table. Scerri has tackled all of these periodic table related problems by approaching them both scientifically, historically and philosophically. Every chemist, philosopher and educator with an interest in the periodic table of chemical elements should definitely add a copy of this volume to his personal library!” Foundations of Chemistry “The volumes will certainly serve as a source for future history of the philosophy of chemistry, and, in particular, the history and philosophy of quantum chemistry.” Metascience