Inorganic Chemistry

by Housecroft, Catherine; Housecroft, Catherine

• ISBN13: 9780273742753
• ISBN10: 0273742752
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-31
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Now in its fourth edition, Housecroft & Sharpe's Inorganic Chemistryis a well-respected and leading international textbook. Inorganic Chemistryis primarily designed to be a student text but is well-received as a reference book for those working in the field of inorganic chemistry. Inorganic Chemistryprovides both teachers and students with a clearly written and beautifully-illustrated introduction to core physical-inorganic principles. It introduces the descriptive chemistry of the elements and the role played by inorganic chemistry in our everyday lives. Chapters on catalysis and industrial processes, bioinorganic chemistry, and inorganic materials and nanotechnology include many of the latest advances in these fields. There is a new chapter on experimental techniques, and the large number of worked examples, exercises and end-of-chapter problems illustrate a broad range of their applications in inorganic chemistry. The striking full-colour design includes a wealth of three-dimensional molecular and protein structures and photographs, enticing students to delve into the world of inorganic chemistry. Throughout its four editions, Inorganic Chemistryhas successfully given both teachers and students the tools with which to approach the subject confidently and with enjoyment. Environmental issues linked to inorganic chemistry, topics relating inorganic chemistry to biology and medicine, and the applications of inorganic chemicals in the laboratory, industry and daily life form the basis of a wide range of topic boxes in the book, helping students to appreciate the importance and relevance of the subject. A strong pedagogic approach is at the heart of Inorganic Chemistry. While worked examples take students through calculations and exercises step by step, the sets of self-study exercises and end-of-chapter problems reinforce learning and develop subject knowledge and skills. The end-of-chapter problems include sets of 'overview problems', and problems entitled 'inorganic chemistry matters' which use everyday material to illustrate the relevance of the material in each chapter. Definitions panels and end-of-chapter checklists offer students excellent revision aids. Further reading suggestions, from topical articles to recent literature papers, encourage students to explore topics in more depth.

Table of Contents

1 Basic concepts: atoms
2 Basic concepts: molecules
3. Introduction to molecular symmetry
4.Experimental techniques
5 Bonding in polyatomic molecules
6 Structures and energetics of metallic and ionic solids
7 Acids, bases and ions in aqueous solution
8 Reduction and oxidation
9 Non-aqueous media
10 Hydrogen
11 Group 1: alkali metals
12 Goup 2: alkaline earth metals
13 The group 13 elements
14 The group 14 elements
15 The group 15 elements
16 The group 16 elements
17 The group 17 elements
18 The group 18 elements
19 d-Block metal chemistry: general considerations
20 d-Block metal chemistry: coordination complexes
21 d-Block metal chemistry: the first row metals
22 d-Block metal chemistry: the heavier metals
23 Organometallic chemistry: s- and p- block elements
24 Organometallic chemistry: d-block elements
25 Catalysis and some industrial processes
26 d-Block metal complexes: reaction mechanisms
27 f-block metals: lanthanoids and actinoids
28 Inorganic materials and nanotechnology
29 The trace metals of life