How Long to Read The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction

How Long Does it Take to Read The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction by Eric R. Scerri

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The periodic table of elements, first encountered by many of us at school, provides an arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties, and divided into periodic trends. In this Very Short Introduction Eric R. Scerri looks at the trends in properties of elements that led to the construction of the table, and shows how the deeper meaning of the table's structure gradually became apparent with the development of atomic theory and, in particular, quantum mechanics, which underlies the behaviour of all of the elements and their compounds. This new edition, publishing in the International Year of the Periodic Table, celebrates the completion of the seventh period of the table, with the ratification and naming of elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 as nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson. Eric R. Scerri also incorporates new material on recent advances in our understanding of the origin of the elements, as well as developments concerning group three of the periodic table. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

How long is The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction?

The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction by Eric R. Scerri is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction?

The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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