Carbon and the Group 4 Elements

by Nigel Saunders

Carbon and the Group 4 Elements explores the extraordinary nature of carbon and its part in the life of animals and plants. It also looks at the unique way carbon atoms join with each other and other elements to form a vast number of different compounds. Additional elements in the group, such as germanium, tin and lead, are investigated, and the way that they have impacted on the electronics, communications and petroleum industries is explored. Elements included are carbon, silicon, germanium, tin and lead.

64 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2003