Diverse Atoms

Written in an informal, student-friendly style, "Diverse Atoms" 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 a description of the element, its uses and biological roles and provides glimpses of contemporary and future research activity. Revision summaries are provided for each element and all new concepts are explained as they are encountered. The text is generously supported by data, equations and diagrams throughout.

ISBN	0198558155	Volumes	1
ISBN13	9780198558156 (What's this?)	Weight (grammes)	476
Publisher	Oxford University Press	Published in	Oxford
Imprint	Oxford University Press	Series ISSN	3
Format	Paperback	Series title	Oxford Chemistry Guides
Publication date	09 Apr 1998	Height (mm)	185
Library of Congress	QD466.R63	Width (mm)	120
DEWEY	541.24	Spine width (mm)	28
DEWEY edition	DC21	Academic level	Tertiary education
Pages	602

	User's Guide
Pt. I	Filling the 1s orbital: Hydrogen and helium	1
Pt. II	Filling the 2s and 2p orbitals: The first short period: lithium to neon	31
Pt. III	Filling the 3s and 3p orbitals: The second short period: sodium to argon	123
Pt. IV	Filling the 4s, 3d, and 4p orbitals: The first long period: potassium to krypton	195
Pt. V	Filling the 5s, 4d, and 5p orbitals: The second long period: rubidium to xenon	323
Pt. VI	Filling the 6s, 5d, 4f and 6p orbitals: The lanthanide period: caesium to radon	415
Pt. VII	Filling the 7s, 6d, 5f and... orbitals: The actinide period: francium to...	523
	Acknowledgements	575
	Index	577

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