Explore the alkali metals to see how they react violently with water and tarnish rapidly in dry air. Take a look at the alkaline-earth metals, which are generally softer than most other metals. Check out transition metals. Discover how their diversity provides versatility in their practical applications. Discover the properties and uses of the other metals and metalloids. See how non-metals are essential to the world around us. Peek behind the scenes to look at the lanthanide series and the radioactive actinde series that shines a light on the dangers and benefits of nuclear energy.

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(4 DISCs INSIDE) -- Disc 1: Alkali and alkaline: Earth metals -- Disc 2: Transition metals -- Disc 3: Other metals, metalloids, non-metals and gases -- Disc 4:Lanthanides and actinides.