Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

Geoff Rayner-Canham's bestselling text sets the standard for the introductory-level, descriptive-based inorganic chemistry course. Moving 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 uncovering little-recognized relationships between elements in different groups. The book also familiarizes students with the rich historical background of inorganic chemistry as well as with crucial applications, especially in regards to industrial processes and environmental issues. The revision addresses the greatest challenge people have in teaching the course: finding a way to unify the concepts taught. The new edition, written with new coauthor Tina Overton, is thoroughly up-dated throughout, and adds a new chapter on Periodic Trends, which ties together ideas and concepts in descriptive chemistry.

Ch1. The Electronic Structure of the Atom: A ReviewCh2. An Overview of the Periodic Table Ch3. Covalent BondingCh4. Metallic BondingCh5. Ionic BondingCh6. Inorganic ThermodynamicsCh7. Acids and BasesCh8. Oxidation and ReductionCh9. Periodic TrendsCh10. HydrogenCh11. The Group 1 Elements: The Alkali MetalsCh12. The Group 2 Elements: The Alkaline Earth MetalsCh13. The Group 13 ElementsCh14. The Group 14 ElementsCh15. The Group 15 ElementsCh16. The Group 16 ElementsCH17. The Group 17 Elements: The HalogensCh18. The Group 18 Elements: The Noble GasesCh19. Introduction to Transition Metal ComplexesCh20. Properties of Transition MetalsCh21. The Group 12 ElementsCh22. Organmetallic ChemistryCh23. The Rare Earth and Actinoid Elements- web