This text is for introductory descriptive-based inorganic chemistry courses. From basic concepts to systematic coverage of specific elements and compounds, the book uses the periodic table as a framework for understanding chemical properties and relationships between elements in different groups. Students will also become familiar with the history of inorganic chemistry as well as applications, especially with regard to industrial processes and environmental issues.
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This text is for introductory descriptive-based inorganic chemistry courses. From basic concepts to systematic coverage of specific elements and compounds, the book uses the periodic table as a framework for understanding chemical properties and relationships between elements in different groups. Students will also become familiar with the rich history of inorganic chemistry as well as crucial applications, especially with regard to industrial processes and environmental issues.
Contents: The Electronic Structure of the Atom: A Review
An Overview of the Periodic Table
Covalent Bonding
Metallic Bonding
Ionic Bonding
Inorganic Thermodynamics
Hydrogen
Acids and Bases
Oxidation and Reduction
The Group 1 Elements: The Alkali Metals
The Group 2 Elements: The Alkaline Earth Metals
The Group 13 Elements
The Group 14 Elements
The Group 15 Elements
The Group 16 Elements
The Group 17 Elements: The Halogens
The Group 18 Elements: The Noble Gases
Introduction to Transition Metal Complexes
Properties of the Transition Metals
The Group 12 Elements
The Rare Earth and Actinoid Elements
A less strenuous introduction to inorganic chemistry that helps students understand the relationships between chemical elements, the history of the discipline and cutting-edge applications
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