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The Elements We Live By: How Iron Helps Us Breathe, Potassium Lets Us See, and Other Surprising Superpowers of the Periodic Tabl,Used
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The periodic table as youve never seen it beforestarring the elements that power our bodies and our way of life Some elements get all the attention: glittering gold, radioactive uraniummaterials we call precious because they are so rare. But what could be more precious than the building blocks of lifefrom the oxygen in our air to the carbon in all living things?In The Elements We Live By, physicist and awardwinning author Anja Royne reminds us that wed be lost without the quiet heroes of the periodic table. Our bodies need phosphorous to hold our DNA together, potassium to power our optic nerves, and many more elementsin just the right amountsto function. Other fundamental elements keep our technology (and society) running: Our phones contain arsenic, boron, and gallium to control signals and store information; indium and tin for the touch screen; and lithium for the battery.Everything is made of elementsevery galaxy, star, and planetfrom the iron in Earths core to the silicon in its sand. But that doesnt mean the elements we rely on will never run out; for example, about half of the lithium we need is extracted from rocks in Australia, and the other half is from saltwater in Argentina and Chile. As Royne travels the world to find where these elements exist (some in evershrinking amounts), she shows how vitally urgent it is for us to protect themthe elements of our very existence.
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- Q: What is 'The Elements We Live By' about? A: The book explores the essential elements of the periodic table that are crucial for life and technology, highlighting how they power our bodies and influence our daily lives.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Anja Røyne, a physicist and award-winning writer.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Elements We Live By'? A: The book was published on June 9, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Elements We Live By' suitable for all age groups? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style that can be appreciated by a wide range of readers, including young adults and adults interested in science.
- Q: Does the book cover the environmental impact of element extraction? A: Yes, the book discusses the urgent need to protect essential elements and addresses concerns related to their extraction and sustainability.
- Q: What categories does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Materials Science.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition of 'The Elements We Live By'.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for science projects? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into the role of elements in life and technology, making it a useful reference for science projects.