Product Description
An introduction to chemical elements for general science students. The author provides a summary of each element's properties and characteristics, scientific and commercial applications, compound and isotope listings, and historical background. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Wow
This is one of the few books i've found that tells you where the symbols for each element comes from. An interesting read, and useful..

This book got me hooked on chemistry!
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.

A great treasure trove of information
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.

A book for high school students only
The book in general is good, but for chemistry students I would not recommend. It is weak, and has some mistakes.

A book for high school students only
The book in general is good, but for chemistry students I would not recommend. It is weak, and has some mistakes. ... Read more