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CORE CONCEPTS: THE BASICS OF METALS AND METALLOIDS 2

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<P>What do a paperclip and the wings of an aircraft have in common? They are both made from metals, the planet’s most common elements. This intriguing title offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of metals and metalloids, including their properties and many uses, from preventing sunburn to measuring temperature. Each dynamic spread includes multiple images that enhance the explanatory text, including vivid photographs and engaging diagrams. To further reader comprehension, a variety of sidebars are also found throughout the text that offer descriptions of key terms and topics, and ideas for hands-on activities. The vital information in this title is sure to help budding scientists understand and appreciate the many forms and everyday uses of metals and metalloids!</P>

The Basics of Metals and Metalloids

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
1: What Are Metals?.
2: Reactive Alkali Metals.
3: Alkaline-Earth Metals.
4: Group 13 Metals.
5: Tin and Lead.
6: Transition Metals.
7: The Metalloids.
8: Biography: Michael Faraday.
Periodic Table of Elements.
Timeline.
Glossary.
Further Information.
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The Basics of Metals and Metalloids