Inorganic Chemistry

This concise textbook meets several objectives. First, the topics included were selected in order to provide essential information in the major areas of inorganic chemistry (molecular structure, acid-base chemistry, coordination chemistry, ligand field theory, solid state chemistry, etc.). These topics form the basis for competency in inorganic chemistry at a level commensurate with the one semester course taught at most colleges and universities.

The second objective has been to stress fundamental principles in the discussion of several topics. For example, the hard-soft interaction principle is employed in discussion of acid-base chemistry, stability of complexes, solubility, and predicting reaction products.

Third, the presentation of topics is made with an effort to be clear and concise so that the book is portable and user friendly. This book presents in convenient form a readable account of the essentials of inorganic chemistry that can serve as both as a textbook for a one semester course upper level course and as a guide for self study.

Figures, tables, and end-of-chapter problems round out this pedagogically rich, thematically balanced text for advanced undergraduate and graduate level students.

. Concise coverage maximizes student understanding and minimizes the inclusion of details students are unlikely to use.
. Discussion of elements begins with survey chapters focused on the main groups, while later chapters cover the elements in greater detail.
. Each chapter opens with narrative introductions and includes figures, tables, and end-of-chapter problem sets.

I. STRUCTURE OF ATOMS AND MOLECULES
1 Light, Electrons, and Nuclei
2 Basic Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Structure
3 Covalent Bonding in Diatomic Molecules
4 A Survey of Structure and Bonding
5. Symmetry and Molecular Orbitals
II. CONDENSED PHASES
6. Intermolecular Interactions
7 Ionic Bonding and Structures of Solids
8. Dynamic Processes in Solids
III. SOLUTION CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS
9. Acid-Base Chemistry
10. Chemistry in Nonaqueous Solvents
11. Redox Chemistry
IV. SURVEY OF THE CHEMISTRY OF MAIN GROUP ELEMENTS
12. Chemistry of Metallic Elements (production, reactions, typical behavior)
13. Organometallic Compounds of Main Group Metals
14. Chemistry of Nonmetallic Elements (emphasis on H, O, N, S, P, and halogens)
V. CHEMISTRY OF COORDINATION COMPOUNDS
15. Introduction to Coordination Chemistry
16. Ligand Field Theory
17. Interpretation of Spectra
18. Molecular Orbitals in Complexes
19. Composition and Stability of Complexes
20. Synthesis and Reactions of Coordination Compounds
21. Organometallic Coordination Compounds
22. Coordination Compounds in Catalysis and Biochemistry