Inorganic chemistry for dummies / Michael L. Matson, Alvin W. Orbaek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Matson, Michael.

Contributor:

Orbaek, Alvin W.

Series:

--For dummies Inorganic chemistry for dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chemistry, Inorganic.

Chemical elements.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (387 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The easy way to get a grip on inorganic chemistry can be an intimidating subject, but it doesn't have to be! Whether you're currently enrolled in an inorganic chemistry class or you have a background in chemistry and want to expand your knowledge, Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies is the approachable, hands-on guide you can trust for fast, easy learning. Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies features a thorough introduction to the study of the synthesis and behavior of inorganic and organometallic compounds. In plain English, it explains the principles of i

Contents:

Introducing inorganic chemistry

Following the leader : atomic structure and periodic trends

The united states of oxidation

Gone fission : nuclear chemistry

The ABCs : acid-base chemistry

No Mr. Bond, I expect you to π : covalent bonding

Molecular symmetry and group theory

Ionic and metallic bonding

Clinging to complex ions : coordination complexes

What the H? Hydrogen!

Earning your salt : the alkali and alkaline Earth metals

The main groups

Bridging two sides of the periodic table : the transition metals

Finding what lies beneath : the lanthanides and actinides

Not quite organic, not quite inorganic : organometallics

Accelerating change : catalysts

Bioinorganic chemistry : finding metals in living systems

Living in a materials world : solid-state chemistry

Nanotechnology

Ten nobels

Tools of the trade : ten instrumental techniques

Ten experiments

Ten inorganic household products.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781118228913

111822891X

OCLC:

849749576