The Lost Elements

Author : Marco Fontani
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199383340
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lost Elements written by Marco Fontani and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mid-nineteenth century, chemists came to the conclusion that elements should be organized by their atomic weights. However, the atomic weights of various elements were calculated erroneously, and chemists also observed some anomalies in the properties of other elements. Over time, itbecame clear that the periodic table as currently comprised contained gaps, missing elements that had yet to be discovered. A rush to discover these missing pieces followed, and a seemingly endless amount of elemental discoveries were proclaimed and brought into laboratories. It wasn't until thediscovery of the atomic number in 1913 that chemists were able to begin making sense of what did and what did not belong on the periodic table, but even then, the discovery of radioactivity convoluted the definition of an element further. Throughout its formation, the periodic table has seen falseentries, good-faith errors, retractions, and dead ends; in fact, there have been more elemental "discoveries" that have proven false than there are current elements on the table.The Lost Elements: The Shadow Side of Discovery collects the most notable of these instances, stretching from the nineteenth century to the present. The book tells the story of how scientists have come to understand elements, by discussing the failed theories and false discoveries that shaped thepath of scientific progress. Chapters range from early chemists' stubborn refusal to disregard alchemy as legitimate practice, to the effects of the atomic number on discovery, to the switch in influence from chemists to physicists, as elements began to be artificially created in the twentiethcentury. Along the way, Fontani, Costa, and Orna introduce us to the key figures in the development of the periodic table as we know it. And we learn, in the end, that this development was shaped by errors and gaffs as much as by correct assumptions and scientific conclusions.

Author : Rebecca Mileham
Publisher : Cassell
ISBN 13 : 1788400437
Total Pages : 848 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cracking the Elements written by Rebecca Mileham and published by Cassell. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest-known elements to those named in 2016, this book takes a comprehensive look at the development of the periodic table - and reveals untold stories, unsung pioneers and plenty of fascinating science along the way. In twelve illustrated chapters, the book makes sense of the patterns and groups within the periodic table, introducing each of the 118 known elements individually and exploring questions including: - Why did the history of fizzy water give early chemistry a sparkle? - How did hydrogen reveal the structure of the atom? - What was the Bunsen burner's role in discovering new elements? - Which of the alkaline earth metals accounts for a kilogramme of your weight? - Why is Marie Curie such a scientific star? - How do tungsten and vanadium explain the secret of super-sharp Syrian swords? - Who discovered the most elements in the periodic table? - What made nihonium, element 113, such a wonderful new year's gift for Japan? - Is glass a liquid or a solid? - How did nitrogen fulfill the alchemists' dream? - Would you have smeared antimony on your face if you'd lived in ancient Egypt? - Why might naked mole rats have clues for surviving a heart attack? - How did the Haya people of Tanzania make steel 1500 years ago? - What makes xenon a great anaesthetic - and why can't all patients use it? - Might there be a pattern in yet undiscovered elements beyond number 118?

Author : Sam Kean
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 9780316089081
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Disappearing Spoon written by Sam Kean and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2010-07-12 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Euclid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Elements written by Euclid and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Euclid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781420956474
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books) written by Euclid and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Euclid was a mathematician from the Greek city of Alexandria who lived during the 4th and 3rd century B.C. and is often referred to as the "father of geometry." Within his foundational treatise "Elements," Euclid presents the results of earlier mathematicians and includes many of his own theories in a systematic, concise book that utilized a brief set of axioms and meticulous proofs to solidify his deductions. In addition to its easily referenced geometry, "Elements" also includes number theory and other mathematical considerations. For centuries, this work was a primary textbook of mathematics, containing the only framework for geometry known by mathematicians until the development of "non-Euclidian" geometry in the late 19th century. The extent to which Euclid's "Elements" is of his own original authorship or borrowed from previous scholars is unknown, however despite this fact it was his collation of these basic mathematical principles for which most of the world would come to the study of geometry. Today, Euclid's "Elements" is acknowledged as one of the most influential mathematical texts in history. This volume includes all thirteen books of Euclid's "Elements," is printed on premium acid-free paper, and follows the translation of Thomas Heath.

Author : Jess Keating
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338633473
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark (Elements of Genius #3) written by Jess Keating and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ocean's 11 meets Spy School in this hilarious illustrated middle-grade adventure series featuring the world's greatest tween geniuses. Genius Academy is under attack! When a routine operation goes horribly wrong, Nikki Tesla and the team take the blame for an international incident of epic proportions, and the school is shut down indefinitely. A little creative "research" tells them someone is planning biological warfare on a grand scale. But to get to the truth and clear their name, Nikki will have to find a miraculous antidote that can stop a criminal mastermind from blowing up the whole world.

Author : Lara Rosechild
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781499539899
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lost Elements written by Lara Rosechild and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all heard and read about vampires, werewolves and witches before. These mythical creatures hold almost no secret to us, because literature has depicted them so much over the past few centuries. But what if they were real? What if there was actually a werewolf standing behind that counter, posing as a normal human being? What if what you thought wasn't possible, actually was?Abby Claire was never one to believe in the fairy tales she was told as a child, much like many other seventeen year olds. She had never second-guessed the little voice in her head that said that magic didn't exist, and that only science held the truth. She never believed in the impossible until the day her house got attacked by foul looking monsters, and her sister got abducted by a mysterious man who is looking for one of the Lost Elements... In a matter of days, Abby has to learn to trust complete strangers and willingly trade her normal life for that of a Nightrealmer, in order to save her family. She is faced with truths that are sometimes too hard to bear, but what other choice does she have than to adapt? The first time Shane laid eyes on Abigail Claire, the word danger rang through his head like the wailing sound of a police siren. He knew from the very beginning that she would be nothing but trouble... And yet, he can't stop himself from being drawn in by those beautiful, intriguing purple eyes of hers. And ruffling the feathers of her mutt of a boyfriend.With the help of others, they must retrieve the Lost Element to save the lives of Abby's family, but will they be able to do that if they can't come together, to paddle in the same direction and reach a common goal?

Author : Suzanne Church
Publisher : EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1770530436
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elements written by Suzanne Church and published by EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award winning author Suzanne Church’s cast of distinct characters asks “What if?” in this collection of science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction. Church infuses emotion into every tale. Whether quirky or horrific, the prose deftly snatches the reader onto a whirlwind expedition of laughter and sorrow. This collection includes 21 stories and an introduction by award winning author, editor, and poet, Sandra Kasturi.

Author : Tommy Angelo
Publisher : Booksurge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781419680892
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elements of Poker written by Tommy Angelo and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2007-12-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond statistics, beyond whether to raise, call, or fold, Elements of Poker reveals a new world of profitability for your bankroll and your life. You know tilt costs you money, but do you know how to make it go away? You know position is important, but do you know how to cash in that knowledge? Elements of Poker will teach you all of this and much more. Published in 2007, Elements of poker has been extremely well-received by the poker community for its fresh perspective, grand scope, humor, insight, and tilt reduction teachings. Tommy Angelo is a top tier poker coach, poker writer, and philosopher. Join professional, winning poker players like Phil Galfond, Ed Miller, Simon Munz, Lee Jones, and David Benefield in reading the book that Jay Rosenkrantz calls the best poker book ever."--

Author : Eric Scerri
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0195391314
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Tale of Seven Elements written by Eric Scerri and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Tale of Seven Elements, Eric Scerri presents the fascinating history of those seven elements discovered to be mysteriously "missing" from the periodic table in 1913.