Interesting History of the Periodic Table of Elements

Name: Interesting History of the Periodic Table of Elements
Author: [English] Catherine Harcup

元素周期表趣史

by [English] Catherine Harcup ([英] 凯瑟琳·哈卡普)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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Synopsis

"Seven Happiness" actually got its name from a certain element; people once flocked to arsenic; rare earth elements made counterfeit money invisible; some countries once fought over bird droppings... From ordinary life to extraordinary discoveries, there is a untold story behind every element. Maybe you are relatively unfamiliar with some elements, and those elements you are familiar with need to be rediscovered with a new perspective. From magnesium, essential to plants, to polonium, the devil incarnate, this eclectic and engaging story will change the way you see the periodic table.

Reader comments

As the book says, each element has its own untold story. Thinking of my relationship with my girlfriend, it was like a reaction between elements, producing wonderful chemical changes. The author's narration is very engaging and kept me curious while reading. I highly recommend this book!
6 likes2y ago
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10mo ago
It is a very interesting popular science book that covers many aspects of chemistry, history, biology, etc. It is suitable for me, a liberal arts student who has studied medicine.
9mo ago
Great book. I have seen before that the English origins of element names are known. Although I know which "gods" and "place names" they are, I still don't understand the origin. This book introduces them very well.
1y ago