
Metals and Metalloids
Facts on File(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2011
Book
Hardback
191 pages
978-0-8160-7370-2 (ISBN)
Description
Presents the current scientific understanding of the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of these two families of elements, including the post-transition metals and metalloids. Examining how these elements are synthesized in the universe, when and how they were discovered, and where they are found on Earth, this full-colour resource details how metals and metalloids are used by humans, as well as the resulting benefits and challenges to society, health, and the environment.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
645 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-7370-2 (9780816073702)
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