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The Periodic Table by E.R.Scerri
The Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance is a new, readable book on the history and philosophy of the system of elements from UCLA lecturer Eric Scerri. more...
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The Production and Uses of Zinc
The fourth most commonly used metal in the world, zinc is extracted from its ore and used for galvanization, alloying and much more. more...
An introduction to the study of the chemistry of the environment: earth's crust, atmosphere and hydrosphere. more...
Electrons in atoms are arranged in electronic energy levels, subshells and orbitals. more...
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