Chemistry: A Volatile History: The Order of The Elements

Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements were discovered and mapped. He follows in the footsteps of the pioneers who cracked their secrets and created the new science of chemistry. From working out how many elements there were to discovering their relationships with each other, the early scientists' bid to decode the order of the elements was driven by false starts and disputes. But the quest would lead to one of chemistry's most beautiful intellectual creations - the periodic table.