Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry, 6th edition [Paperback]

This popular and comprehensive textbook provides all the basic information on inorganic chemistry that undergraduates need to know. For this sixth edition, the contents have undergone a complete revision to reflect progress in areas of research, new and modified techniques and their applications, and use of software packages.

Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry begins by explaining the electronic structure and properties of atoms, then describes the principles of bonding in diatomic and polyatomic covalent molecules, the solid state, and solution chemistry. Further on in the book, the general properties of the periodic table are studied along with specific elements and groups such as hydrogen, the 's' elements, the lanthanides, the actinides, the transition metals, and the p block. Simple and advanced examples are mixed throughout to increase the depth of students' understanding.

This edition has a completely new layout including revised artwork, case study boxes, technical notes, and examples. All of the problems have been revised and extended and include notes to assist with approaches and solutions. It is an excellent tool to help students see how inorganic chemistry applies to medicine, the environment, and biological topics.INTRODUCTION
Inorganic Chemistry and the Discovery of the Elements
Development
Recent Advances
Inorganic Nomenclature
Approach to Inorganic Chemistry and Further Reading
Problems

THE ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE AND THE PROPERTIES OF ATOMS
Introduction
Theory of the Electronic Structure of Hydrogen
Many-electron Atoms
Shapes of Atomic Orbitals
Further Properties of the Elements

COVALENT MOLECULES: DIATOMICS
General Background
Diatomic Molecules

POLYATOMIC COVALENT MOLECULES
Introduction
The Shapes of Molecules and Ions Containing p Bonds Only
The Shapes of Species Containing p Bondl³¯