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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 follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, and in the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. The Disappearing Spoon masterfully fuses science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, and discovery — from the Big Bang through the end of time.
Though solid at room temperature, gallium is a moldable metal that melts at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. A classic science prank is to mold gallium spoons, serve them with tea, and watch guests recoil as their utensils disappear.
Kindle Book
- ISBN: 9780316167819
- Release date: July 12, 2010
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780316089081
- Release date: July 12, 2010
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- ISBN: 9780316089081
- File size: 5658 KB
- Release date: July 12, 2010
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English
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ATOS Level:10
Lexile® Measure:1300
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:8-11