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The disappearing spoon

Paperback • 2011 • English

The disappearing spoon

By Sam Kean

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About the book

From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, finance, mythology, the arts, medicine, and more, as told by the Periodic Table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. These fascinating tales fo...Show more

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9780316051637

Published year

2011

Language

English

Original title

The disappearing spoon

Format

Paperback

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