Inorganic Chemistry

by Catherine E. Housecroft and Alan G. Sharpe

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131755536
• ISBN13: 9780131755536
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 1098 Pages
• Weight: 6.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

It is my favourite book

It is very good Book

step by step solutions

This is a great step by step solutions book. It helps to understand the concepts explained in the main textbook.

Excellent Inorganic Textbook

There are many insufficient inorganic textbooks out there, but Housecroft is not one of them. With the easy to follow, but in depth discussions and lots of practice questions this is a great inorganic book for anyone learning inorganic chemistry. Very recommended!

LGO's are not my friends!

Well, just finished up Inorganic chemistry and I found this book to be somwhat helpful. The first few chapters of this book are not too bad and it does a decent job with explaining introductory molecular symmetry (point group, I.R. Spectroscopy....) My issue with this book was it's explanation of bonding in polyatomic molecules. It's ligand group approach was so convoluted I had to use my PCHM book (McQuarrie) to paint somewhat of a clearer picture. Also, the chapter on d-block chemistry could use more math to explain crystal field theory. Anyhow, I only used two different books so I cannot comment on what book to use and/or not to use. Hopes this helps....Oh yeah, Honk if you passed PCHM!

First Class

I saw this browsing through a bookstore. First class all the way. I use it all the time as a professional research chemist. Really well organized.

My one regret in life is losing this book...

Excellent text and I have been trying to find a copy on it ever since I lost mine... Presents quite a bit of the subject in a very well thought out and organized way... If you ever get the chance, then sit down and take a good look. Serves as a great companion to Cotton and Wilk. "Basic Inorganic Chemistry" or those books...