The Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance (Eric R. Scerri)

Abstract

Introduction. 1. The Periodic System--An Overview. 2. Quantitative Relationships Among the Elements. 3. Discoverers of the System. 4. Mendeleev. 5. Prediction and Accommodation. 6. The Nucleus and the Periodic Table. 7. The Electron and the Periodic Table. 8. Electronic Explanations by Chemists. 9. Quantum Mechanics and the P.T. 10. Astrophysics, Nucleosynthesis and More Chemistry. Notes. The Periodic System -- An Overview -- Quantitative Relationships Among The Elements -- Discoverers of the Periodic system -- Mendeleev -- Prediction and Accommodation -- The nucleus and the periodic table -- The electron and Chemical Periodicity -- Electronic explanations by chemists -- Quantum Mechanics and the P.T. -- Astophysics, nucleosynthesis and more chemistry.