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Author Davern, Peter, author.

Title From Arsenic to Zirconium / Peter Davern. [O'Reilly electronic resources]

Edition 1st edition.
Publication Info. No Starch Press, 2020.
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Description 1 online resource (296 pages)
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Summary Indulge your love of the periodic table with this collection of poems and fun facts about the chemical elements that make up our world. From arsenic to zirconium, this book describes the characteristics, history, and quirks of each element. The poems are a launching point for a guided tour of the elements filled with fascinating scientific trivia. For instance: " ntimony, used to treat constipation in the Middle Ages, may have killed Mozart." here's arsenic in your prawns! (But don't worry, it won't harm you.) " rbium is used to "dope" optical fiber amplifiers that make your YouTube videos download faster." ridium was key to the meteor theory of why dinosaurs went extinct." ou'll find potassium in both bananas and gunpowder." ulfur plays a role in whether your hair is curly or straight. Expand your library of scientific literature with this playful and poetic romp through the periodic table.
Subject Chemical elements.
Chemical elements -- Poetry.
Periodic table of the elements.
Periodic table of the elements -- Poetry.
Elements
Éléments chimiques.
Éléments chimiques -- Poésie.
Classification périodique des éléments.
Classification périodique des éléments -- Poésie.
periodic table.
elements (chemical substances)
Chemical elements
Periodic table of the elements
Genre Poetry
Added Author Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company.
Other Form: Original 1718500270 9781718500273 (OCoLC)1111380148
ISBN 9781718500280 (electronic bk.)
1718500289 (electronic bk.)
Standard No. 9781098122669
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