What Book Brings the Periodic Table Elements to Life?

[medwatt]

Hello,
I was watching a series of videos on youtube on most elements. They explained some uses of the elements and demonstrated some of their common reactions. I got excited because it was the first time I saw fluorine and reaction of Potassium with water. The videos were very short (ave. 3min) and I wanted more. Is there a nice book dedicated solely to the elements of the periodic table, their uses, their strange properties etc . . . a book that can bring to life these elements not just tabulated information. I have a first year knowledge in chemistry so I guess I'm comfortable with some inorganic chemistry.
Thanks

 

[Simon Bridge]

Short answer: no.
There are too many elements and too many possible combinations.
OTOH: you could look at any textbook on inorganic chemistry.
You will already have noticed that "chemistry" is "about the elements".

 

[phyzguy]

I know you asked for a book, but this link has a lot of interesting information about the elements, including photos, history, uses, etc.

 

[analogdesign]

There is such a book, actually. I've seen it in several science museums and it is pretty awesome. Here's the link:

https://www.amazon.com/The-Elements-Visual-Exploration-Universe/dp/1579128955

 

[Andy Resnick]

There is such a book, actually. I've seen it in several science museums and it is pretty awesome. Here's the link:

https://www.amazon.com/The-Elements-Visual-Exploration-Universe/dp/1579128955

I have a copy, it's quite entertaining. Theodore Gray, the author, also made a 'periodic table table':
http://theodoregray.com/periodictable/