Inorganic Chemistry

Now in its fifth edition, Housecroft & Sharpe's Inorganic Chemistry, continues to provide an engaging, clear and comprehensive introduction to core physical-inorganic principles.
This widely respected and internationally renowned textbook introduces the descriptive chemistry of the elements and the role played by inorganic chemistry in our everyday lives. The stunning full-colour design has been further enhanced for this edition with an abundance of three-dimensional molecular and protein structures and photographs, bringing to life the world of inorganic chemistry.

List 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: the alkali metals
12. The group 2 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 compounds of s- and p-block elements
24. Organometallic compounds of d-block elements
25. Catalysis and some industrial processes
26. d-Block metal complexes: reaction mechanisms
27. The f-block metals: lanthanoids and actinoids
28. Inorganic materials and nanotechnology
29. The trace metals of life

Appendices
Answers to non-descriptive problems
Index

About the author

Catherine E. Housecroft is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Basel, Switzerland.  She is the author of a number of textbooks and has had teaching experience in the UK, Switzerland, South Africa and the USA. She has published around 500 research papers and reviews, and her current research interests include aspects of coordination chemistry associated with solar energy conversion, solid state lighting, water oxidation, porous coordination polymers and networks and hierarchical assemblies.

Summary

Build a strong foundation in physical-inorganic chemistry with this internationally renowned text.

Inorganic Chemistry, 5th edition, Global edition, by Catherine E Housecroft and Alan G Sharpe, is a widely respected introduction to the physical-inorganic principles of chemistry. With new research, this edition introduces you to the descriptive chemistry of the elements and the role played by inorganic chemistry in our everyday lives. Its carefully developed pedagogical approach helps you engage with topics using striking visuals to consolidate your understanding. The text covers topics such as molecular symmetry and bonding in polyatomic molecules, teaching you to apply your learnt knowledge to the real world.
This updated edition includes:

• The most recent advances in inorganic chemistry.
• An extended periodic table of the elements.
• Updated chapters to include new super-heavy' elements.
• Three-dimensional molecular structures which bring the world of inorganic chemistry to life.

With an array of features to support your learning, Inorganic Chemistry serves as a comprehensive introduction perfect for chemistry students.
This title comes with a Companion Website.

Product details

• Authors: Catherine Housecroft
• Publisher: Pearson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781292134147
• ISBN: 978-1-292-13414-7
• No. of pages: 1296
• Dimensions: 217 mm x 48 mm x 276 mm
• Weight: 2675 g
• Series: Pearson; Pearson
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > Inorganic chemistry