House’s Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry (3rd Edition) – eBook

Description

House’s Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd Edition, is an essential resource that offers comprehensive and updated insights into the reactions, synthesis, and properties of both elements and inorganic compounds. Perfectly suited for a 1-semester (ACS-recommended) course aimed at sophomores or juniors, this text delivers an engaging exploration of the diverse topics surrounding the characteristics, preparation, and applications of inorganic materials.

This PDF ebook stands out with its vibrant graphics that effectively enhance the learning experience, covering a wide array of themes such as the chemical behavior of elements, coordination chemistry, acid-base interactions, organometallic compounds, and more. It takes a detailed approach to pivotal subjects like chemical bonding and Buckminster Fullerenes while boasting new and in-depth discussions on cutting-edge areas of research, including bioinorganic chemistry, redox processes, nanostructures, green chemistry, and other contemporary topics.

Key features of this remarkable textbook include:

• Insightful connections linking key concepts to real-world industrial applications, particularly in the dynamically evolving field of nanostructures.
• A thorough examination of the Earth’s crust, which serves as the primary source of most inorganic compounds, along with insights into their transformations into valuable products.
• Expanded topics in bioinorganic chemistry, green chemistry, superacids, redox chemistry, catalysis, and other rapidly developing fields of study.
• A structured overview of critical concepts, including the chemical behavior of elements, acid-base chemistry, coordination chemistry, and organometallic compounds.

Reviews

“Each chapter is well referenced and includes a plethora of beneficial homework problems. For advanced chemistry students who have completed calculus and physics, this text provides an excellent resource for obtaining a deep and thorough understanding of inorganic chemistry. Summing Up: Highly recommended.” — CHOICE, August 2013

“In a textbook designed for a 1-semester upper-level introductory course in inorganic chemistry, House skillfully curates topics to offer foundational knowledge in significant areas of the field such as atomic and molecular structure, coordination chemistry, acid-base chemistry, solvents, condensed phases, ligand field theory, and solid-state chemistry.” — Reference and Research Book News, February 2013

Whether you’re a student or an instructor, House’s Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd Edition is a valuable tool that bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications in the ever-evolving realm of inorganic chemistry. Enhance your academic journey with this enriching, cutting-edge eTextbook and unlock a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of inorganic compounds.

ISBN: 978-019/923827; 978-019/924078; 978-019/962179