Descriptive Inorganic Chem 3e

by Tina Overton, Geoffrey W. Rayner-Canham, Geoffrey William Rayner-Canham

Book Overview

Moving from basic concepts to systematic coverage of specific elements and compounds, this text uses the periodic table as a framework for understanding chemical properties and uncovering little recognised 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716746204
• ISBN13: 9780716746201
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.1" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent introductory text

This is a very informative and readable introductory text to inorganic chemistry, and a good choice for those not needing a full semester of coordination, organometallic or solid state inorganic chemistry. We've used this and previous editions for several years for our sophomore-level course, which students pursuing a B.A. degree are required to take (it is also an elective for chemistry minors). This textbook is not comprehensive as "Cotton & Wilkinson" or "Greenwood & Earnshaw" and is probably not suitable for an Advanced Inorganic Chemistry course, which is the one our B.S. chemistry majors take. Overall, we're very satisfied with this textbook.

An excellent intro text...

The text is filled with tons of info, yet written so that almost anyone can understand. This text is excellent for an intro course in inorganic or a first year undergraduate chemistry/biochemistry program. However, what it lacks in depth it gains for in it's user friendlyness. A must for students who don't plan on doing any adavnced inorganic chemistry.