ScienceWiz(R) Chemistry Plus is designed to develop a basic understanding of the chemical elements in the Periodic Table: The Alphabet of the Universe. Each group of elements in each column of this table has its own "personality" traits. Meet the cast of characters: from the wimpy
alkali metals that cannot hang onto their outer-most electrons; to the devilish
halogen gases that grab onto any weakly held electron that happens to be nearby.
This is Real Chemistry!
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
- Splitting water into rocket fuel
- Popping hydrogen
- Flame testing alkali metals
- Creating an exothermal reaction -- feel the heat!
- Testing the pH of foods and household chemicals
- Growing giant crystals
- Exploring the noble gases
- Understanding the roles of electrons and protons
This beautifully illustrated 48 page book uses a selected set of experiments chosen to illuminate patterns in the Periodic Table of Elements.