The Basics of Metals and Metalloids

by Krista West

Book Overview

This is an in-depth, information-rich, curriculum-centered examination of and introduction to the 90 elements that are classified as metals and metalloids. A lively discussion of their properties, atomic structure, and behavior when interacting with other elements makes up the core of the text, with repeated reference to the Periodic Table. Included in the discussion are alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, Group 3 metals, tin and lead, transition...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477727132
• ISBN13: 9781477727133
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12