The elements
John Emsley
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The elements
by John Emsley
Published
1992
Publisher
ELBS
Pages
251
ISBN-10
0194424456
Description
"The third edition of this widely acclaimed reference book collects together the most important facts about all the chemical elements in a single volume. In addition to chemical, physical, nuclear, and electron data, this edition includes new sections on crystal, biological, and geological data. The alphabetical format of the earlier versions has been retained. Also included are the six newly approved IUPAC names of the elements 104-109; rutherfordium, dubnium, seaborgium, bohrium, hassium, and meitnerium." "This handy reference guide is for chemists, physicists, spectroscopists, geologists, life scientists, and environmentalists."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The elements?
This edition of The elements has approximately 251 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The elements?
For most readers, The elements typically takes between 5h 14m and 3h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The elements?
The estimated word count for The elements is approximately 62,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The elements?
The elements was written by John Emsley.
When was The elements published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.