Arsenic

Children's Literature - Lisa P. Hill

Luckily, arsenic is not readily available. It is very toxic and a favorite component in poison. Arsenic is also used in medicine. Fancy learning about the element arsenic, its atomic properties, where it can be found, and some history about the use of arsenic? This chapter book provides some interesting facts regarding arsenic. It was once called the "inheritance powder"—if given to a wealthy relative, shortly thereafter you would receive a healthy inheritance! The book offers intriguing facts about arsenic's chemical properties, the history of its various applications, atomic structure components, and some modern industrial uses. There are charts and diagrams detailing arsenic's atomic structure and bonding characteristics. At the back of the book, the author provides a graphic of the "Periodic Table" and outlines its basic features. This book is suited for middle school or junior high readers. Some knowledge about basic chemistry and the physical states of materials is recommended. It can be used to supplement science reports or by anyone with an interest in periodic table elements. A glossary provides definitions of key words. This book is part of "The Elements" series.