The ""Periodic Table"" is a comprehensive guide to one of the most celebrated diagrams in the history of science. From its beginnings in the mysterious experiments of the medieval alchemists to its newest additions discovered during the atomic age, the periodic table has remained an astonishing tool for understanding the basic building blocks of the universe. Within the pages of this intriguing new book, students will learn why the table is a chemist's best friend, what the table reveals about the unique properties of each major group of elements, and how the elements are used in industry and everyday life.