Includes bibliographical references (p. [413]-416) and index.
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A short history of chemistry -- Atomic structure -- The periodic table of the chemical elements -- Guide to the elements -- Alkali metals: periods 1 to 7, Group (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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