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The Secret Life of the Periodic Table

Unlocking the mysteries of all 118 elements

By: Dr Ben Still, Hamlyn

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Paperback | 28 October 2025 | Edition Number 1

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272 Pages

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Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world.

Dr Ben Still takes you through all the groups, revealing the fascinating circumstances of their discoveries and explaining their characteristics and behaviour, often delving inside the atom to explain their structure in a way easily accessible to everyone. Insightful illustrations help you to understand even the most complex-looking aspects of quantum physics, bringing the periodic table to life.

Incredibly enlightening, The Secret Life of the Periodic Table will entertain and inform in equal measure. Take a trip through the ages of exploration, enjoying the story of how Mendeleev's table came to be; it is the story of one the greatest pattern-seeking accomplishments of humankind.

Contents include:

Atomic physics
The quantum atom
Trends and patterns
Alkaline earth metals
Metalloids
Future elements

About the Author

Ben is a multi-award winning communicator of science sharing his passion for the subject through his writing, collaborations with artists, and live performances. A Honorary Research Fellow at Queen Mary, University of London, Ben's research interests are within the field of particle physics.

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