Books with author R. N. Saunders

Why are some elements radioactive? Why are rubies red? Which element is used in sky writing? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions in ‘Tungsten and the Elements of Groups 3 to 7’. These elements are also called transition metals. Some occur naturally, and others are manufactured. They include chromium, molybdenum, manganese, scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, actinium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, and niobium.

Why are the gases of group 18 called the noble gases? How do krypton bulbs, neon lights, and argon lasers work? What are radon seeds and radon daughters? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions in ‘Neon and the Noble Gases’. This book explores how these gases that have no color, no odor, and hardly ever form compounds with other elements are part of the chemical “life” of Earth.