The Basics of Metals and Metalloids

by Krista West

Overview

What do a paperclip and the wings of an aircraft have in common? They are both made from metals, the planet’s most common elements. This intriguing title offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of metals and metalloids, including their properties and many uses, from preventing sunburn to measuring temperature. Each dynamic spread includes multiple images that enhance the explanatory text, including vivid photographs and engaging diagrams. To further reader comprehension, a variety of sidebars are also found throughout the text that offer descriptions of key terms and topics, and ideas for hands-on activities. The vital information in this title is sure to help budding scientists understand and appreciate the many forms and everyday uses of metals and metalloids!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499476798
Publisher:	The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Publication date:	07/30/2024
Series:	Core Concepts (Second Edition)
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x (d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 An Overview of Metals 6

Chapter 2 The Highly Reactive Alkali Metals 16

Chapter 3 Calcium and the Other Alkaline- Earth Metals 24

Chapter 4 Aluminum and the Other Group 13 Metals 32

Chapter 5 Tin, Lead, and the Other Group 14 Elements 38

Chapter 6 Silver, Gold, and the Other Transition Metals 44

Chapter 7 The Most Unusual Metalloids 62

Chapter 8 Biography: Michael Faraday 1791-1867 70

Periodic Table of Elements 82

Glossary 85

For More Information 89

For Further Reading 91

Index 92