nonmetals

Explores the essential element silicon. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, how it mixes with other elements, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

Metals and nonmetals make up almost everything in our world. They represent the two biggest sections on the periodic table of elements. But what exactly makes a metal? How are nonmetals similar? And what's a metalloid? Learn the answers to these questions and more. It's key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all.

Describes the prominent chemical and physical properties of nonmetals and discusses how they were discovered and their uses.

Introduces nonmetals, from hydrogen to the noble gases, and offers experiments for practical investigation.

Introduces children to the basic properties of non-metals and explores the role they play in daily life.

An introduction to the basics of nonmetals, covering Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and other nonmetals.

Introduces properties of nonmetals, including carbon, hydrogen, and other gases.

Describes the properties of several nonmetals, including hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, and others, and their uses in industry, science, and medicine, and discusses the periodic table. Includes a glossary and further reading list.

Discusses the properties of different materials, metal extraction, refining techniques, and metal uses of the future, and includes hands-on investigations.