Chemical Elements. A Guide to the Periodic Table

PhD in Chemistry Ilya Abramovich Leenson (1945–2019) invites you on an exciting journey through the Periodic Table. You will learn about all 118 known elements — from hydrogen to oganesson, the history of their discovery, the origin of their names, unique properties, and their role in industry, agriculture, and in our own bodies. The publication explains why aluminum was more expensive than gold, how spectral analysis helped discover rubidium and cesium, and who the "radium girls" were.