Exploring Chemical Elements and Their Compounds [Paperback]

David Heiserman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0830630155 | ISBN-13: 978-0830630158 | Publication Date: October 1, 1991 | Edition: 1

A detailed A-to-Z tour of the periodic table of the elements

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- An excellent introduction to the specific elements. The book provides the following information for each of the first 94 elements: a chart of basic data; a structural diagram; and a discussion of the historical background, chemical properties, laboratory and commercial production, and the compounds and isotopes. Elements 95 through 107 are discussed individually but more briefly. Elements 108 and up are lumped together in a short discussion. Although some knowledge of basic chemistry is required, this is quite readable and will be appreciated by high school students starting their research. Its organization enables readers to make quick, accurate comparisons between elements, while the comprehensive index pulls together research by various chemists.
- Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High Sch . , Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 386 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830630155
• ISBN-13: 978-0830630158
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,267,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book got me hooked on chemistry!, August 23, 2001

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J. Gittins "chemistry student" (Pinconning ,MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exploring Chemical Elements and Their Compounds (Paperback)

This book is the best book on the elements. It covers ever area that I could think of, from historical background, properties, production, and compounds. The book is so in depth and doesn't miss a thing. It is also beneficial because it gives basic information like atomic weight, boiling point, specific gravity, and oxidation state (and many other things). It just has all the information that you could need. Even for obscure elements no one has ever heard of before, it covers a lot of information. This could be used for personal reference and I would even recommend it for school. Reading it will help better understand the roll of the elements and chemistry in our lives.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is some good stuff, January 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Exploring Chemical Elements and Their Compounds (Hardcover)

I have always been a fan of chemistry, especially throughout my years in high school. Now, as I go to college, I plan to take this book with me. Don't let the "12-up" phrase trick you - this book is thorough and interesting.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great treasure trove of information, August 4, 2001

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J. Gittins "chemistry student" (Pinconning ,MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exploring Chemical Elements and Their Compounds (Hardcover)

I received this book about four years ago, and it has been one of the best books I have read about the elements. It covers many things from uses, history, specifics, production, and certain important reactions. This is the book that caused me to become interested in chemistry. The author did a great job with every aspect of it. I can't imagine a better book to use to find out the information.