What are chemical elements? -- Inside an atom -- The birth of the elements -- Discovering and classifying elements -- The periodic table -- Element symbols and atomic number -- Atomic mass -- Periods -- Groups -- Classes of elements -- Classes of metals -- Metalloids -- Nonmetals -- Conclusion -- Words to know.
Summary:
"Experience chemistry like never before! The characters in this series will whisk you away on a colorful journey in science. Do you get a bad reaction to chemistry? Never fear! Accelerate your learning with the...Building Blocks of Chemistry."--Cover back.
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