Discovery of the Elements - Paperback

by Mary Elvira Weeks (Author)

Discovery of the Elements by Mary Elvira Weeks is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of the discovery of the elements. The book provides a detailed account of the scientists who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of chemistry, including their methods, challenges, and successes. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the early history of chemistry, including the work of alchemists and early chemists. The second part of the book covers the discovery of the elements from the 17th to the 19th century, including the work of famous scientists such as Antoine Lavoisier, John Dalton, and Dmitri Mendeleev. The final part of the book covers the discovery of the elements in the 20th century, including the discovery of new elements and the use of modern techniques such as nuclear physics and spectroscopy. Throughout the book, Weeks provides detailed biographies of the scientists who made these discoveries, including their personal lives and the social and political contexts in which they worked. The book also includes illustrations, diagrams, and tables to help readers understand the scientific concepts discussed. Overall, Discovery of the Elements is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive history of the discovery of the elements and the scientists who made it possible. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or chemistry.1933. Collected reprints of a series of articles published in the Journal of Chemical Education. The story of the disclosure of the chemical elements, one by one, had never before been told in a connected manner. The author hopes that this volume renders a tribute to the honored men and women who helped reveal the hidden chemical elements and to acquaint chemists and others with these great achievements. She attempts to relate all the important steps in the discovery of the chemical elements as fairly and completely as possible. Illustrated throughout.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.