Antimony, Gold, and Jupiter's Wolf: How the elements were named

The Periodic Table of Elements is now more elegant than ever! Discover the fascinating stories behind how these elements received their names, from well-known ones like oxygen and nitrogen to lesser-known ones with intriguing origins.

Explore the gradual development of chemistry through medieval manuscripts and uncover surprising connections between astronomical bodies and element naming.

Learn about the great reform of chemistry during the French Revolution and how it influenced the naming of elements like hydrogen and oxygen.

This book delights in bringing to light original sources and sharing unusual, astonishing, and even weird origins behind familiar element names.

Read more to uncover the captivating history behind the elements you use every day!