PERIODIC TABLE (DK Eyewitness): Discover the chemical elements and learn about their properties and uses

Penguin/Random House, 2019. 1st American Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Color photos throughout. CONDITION: NEW 2019 Penguin/Random House large paperback, first American edition it appears (2018 British publication), first printing. Wonderful color illustrations/photos throughout. CONTENT: "Did you know the melting point of gallium is so low that it will melt in your hand because of your body heat? Or that four new man-made elements were officially named as recently as 2016?Packed with striking new photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table walks you through all 118 elements in the periodic table. From the history of when the periodic table was first created to the scientific classification of the elements into groups, Eyewitness Periodic Table is an exhaustive guide to everything elemental.The book details what elements are and explains what lies at the core of each one of them. It then delves into the origin of every element (both naturally occurring and synthetic), where they are found, and how they are used. Explore elements such as carbon and oxygen and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid.Filled with clear, easy to understand facts, Eyewitness Periodic Table is an essential addition to every budding scientist's book shelf.