Description
This concise student reference text surveys the properties of all the chemical elements in order of atomic number. This approach emphasizes chemical individuality and the effect of electron configuration on chemical behaviour. Each entry comprises an informal and memorable description of the element and its occurrences and uses, and provides glimpses of contemporary and future research activity. Comparisons are made with preceding and with lighter analogue elements, and trends within the d- and f-transition series are outlined. Revision summaries are provided for each element and all new concepts are explained as they are encountered. The distinctive ‘parallel text’ approach enables the author to present this information in an informal and student-friendly way with illustrations, data, and equations available as required unobtrusively.
