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Ernest Rutherford : and the explosion of atoms / by Heilbron, J. L.(CARDINAL)721331;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-135) and index.Cambridge and ray physics -- McGill and the explosion of atoms -- Manchester and the structure of atoms -- War and the promotion of science -- The center of physics.A biography of the scientist considered to be the father of nuclear physics for his development of the nuclear theory of the atom in 1911 and discovery of alpha and beta rays and protons.
Subjects: Biographies.; Rutherford, Ernest, 1871-1937; Physicists; Nuclear physics; Physicists; Scientists; Nobel Prize winners;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Atoms / by O'Mara, Kennon,author.(CARDINAL)493027;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.Building blocks -- Inside the atom -- Charged up -- Making molecules -- To the table -- Atomic energy -- The structure of a nitrogen atom."If you've ever played with building blocks, you know a bit about how atoms work already. They're the building blocks of nature. In fact, everything in nature is made up of the super-small particles called atoms. This accessible book is an inviting look at the basic units of all matter. Young scientists will discover how atoms combine to form elements and how they're used to produce energy. Fascinating fact boxes and helpful diagrams take the mystery out of essential chemistry concepts"--Provided by the publisher.Ages 8-10.Grades 3-5.800LA Junior Library Guild selection
Subjects: Atoms.; Atoms; Chemistry.; Chemistry; Matter.; Matter;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Introducing the periodic table / by Jackson, Tom,1972-(CARDINAL)332335;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.Organizing the elements -- Mendeleev's table -- Atomic structure -- Elements and atoms -- The modern table -- Periods -- Groups -- Series -- Patterns in reactivity -- Radioactivity -- Artificial elements.This informative title introduces readers to periodic table of elements. Clear, concise text and supportive images explain how the periodic table was created and its significance in the scientific world. Readers will discover what the table reveals about the distinct properties of each major group of elements and how the elements are used in everyday life.8-11.Grade 4 to 6.1030LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Tables (Data); Chemical elements; Periodic table of the elements;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 8
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The alkali metals : lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, francium / by Lew, Kristi,author.(DLC)n 2007039047;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 45-46) and index.The alkali metals -- Atomic structure of the alkali metals -- Uses for the alkali metals -- The alkali metals in compounds -- The alkali metals and you.An introduction to the alkali elements, lithium, sodium, potassium, cesium, and francium, that provides information on their properties and explains how they are used in everyday life.
Subjects: Alkali metals; Periodic law;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The transactinides : rutherfordium, dubnium, seaborgium, bohrium, hassium, meitnerium, darmstadtium, roentgenium / by Hall, Linley Erin.(CARDINAL)470325;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46) and index.Transactinides -- Atomic structure -- Radioactivity -- Creating the transactinides -- Properties and compounds -- Naming the transactinides -- Periodic table of elements.Describes the transactinides, including how they were discovered and what makes them unique among the chemical elements.Lexile not available
Subjects: Periodic law; Superheavy elements; Superheavy elements;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Discovering quantum mechanics / by Hagler, Gina,author.(CARDINAL)354268;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Classic physics -- Blackbody radiation -- The photoelectric effect -- Atomic structure -- The solvay conference -- Fast forward to nanoparticles -- Fundamental particles.Grades 7-12.
Subjects: Quantum theory;
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Cliffsnotes chemistry quick review / by Nathan, Harold D.(CARDINAL)381765; Ford, Robyn L.(CARDINAL)608236; Henrickson, Charles.(CARDINAL)661678;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Elements -- Atoms -- Atomic structure -- Electron configurations -- Chemical bonding -- Organic compounds -- States of matter -- Gases -- Solutions -- Acids and bases -- Oxidation-reduction reactions -- Electrochemistry -- Equilibrium -- Thermodynamics -- Review questions -- Resource center.
Subjects: Outlines and syllabi.; Chemistry;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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From Greek atoms to quarks : discovering atoms / by Morgan, Sally.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.The essence of matter -- Discovering chemicals -- Atoms and elements -- Molecules and compounds -- Into the atom -- Understanding electrons -- Atomic structure - a summary -- Discovering antimatter -- Holding the nucleus together -- Atom power -- Particle zoo -- Frontiers of research -- Timeline."Examines the history of theories about the basic building block of the physical universe."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Subjects: Matter; Atoms;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Krypton. by Levy, Janey.(CARDINAL)344686;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Krypton -- The hidden gas -- Krypton, atomic structure, and the periodic table -- Getting and using krypton -- Krypton compounds -- Krypton and you the periodic table of elements.1040L
Subjects: Krypton.; Periodic table of the elements.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Radon / by Levy, Janey.(CARDINAL)344686;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Radon, the radioactive noble gas -- Radon, atomic structure, and the periodic table -- Radon, a radioactive product of radioactive decay -- Uses and dangers of radon -- Radon and you.1040L
Subjects: Radon.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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