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A short history of chemistry. The beginnings of science -- Origins of the earth's chemical elements -- Early uses of chemistry -- The age of alchemy -- The age of modern chemistry -- Elements and compounds -- Atomic structure. Early ideas of atomic structure -- Some theoretical atomic models -- The nucleus and radiation -- Chemical bonding -- Organic chemistry -- Fullerenes and nanotechnology -- The periodic table of the chemical elements. History -- Rules for cataloging the elements -- Isotopes -- Radioactivity -- Guide to the elements. Alkali metals : periods 1 to 7, Group 1 (IA) -- Alkali earth metals : periods 2 to 7, Group 2 (IIA) -- Transition elements : metals to nonmetals -- Metallics, metalloids, semiconductors, nonmetals -- Lanthanide series (rare-earth elements) : period 6 -- Actinide series (period 7) and transuranic elements -- Transactinide series : period 7 (continuation of actinide series) -- The superactinides (super heavy elements) and possible future elements. |
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