Most of the elements found in the periodic table are classified as metals. Common characteristics that help us identify metals include conductivity, reactivity, and their ability to be pounded into sheets and stretched into wires. Metals are found everywhere in the universe, and their many functions make them a most valuable resource. This book takes a sharp look at metals, helping students understand their many intricate uses from industry to the arts.

 

This book is part of a book series called Essential Chemistry .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 105 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Chelsea House Publishers .

JULIE MCDOWELL is an independent scholar and science journalist. She is the author of The Nervous System and Sense Organs , and coauthor of The Lymphatic System , both in the Human Body Systems series. She is also a former assistant editor for two science publications, Today's Chemist at Work and Modern Drug Discovery .