Author(s): Michael Matson (Author), Alvin W. Orbaek (Author)
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: 14 Jun. 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 1118217942
ISBN-13: 9781118217948
Book Description
The easy way to get a grip on inorganic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry can be an intimidating subject, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re currently enrolled in an inorganic chemistry class or you have a background in chemistry and want to expand your knowledge, Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies is the approachable, hands-on guide you can trust for fast, easy learning.
Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies features a thorough introduction to the study of the synthesis and behavior of inorganic and organometallic compounds. In plain English, it explains the principles of inorganic chemistry and includes worked-out problems to enhance your understanding of the key theories and concepts of the field.
Presents information in an effective and straightforward manner
Covers topics you’ll encounter in a typical inorganic chemistry course
Provides plain-English explanations of complicated concepts
If you’re pursuing a career as a nurse, doctor, or engineer or a lifelong learner looking to make sense of this fascinating subject, Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies is the quick and painless way to master inorganic chemistry.
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The quick and painless way to master inorganic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry can be an intimidating subject, but Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies makes it a little less daunting. Whether you’re currently enrolled in an inorganic chemistry class, or you have a background in chemistry and want to expand your knowledge, this book provides an approachable, hands-on guide that helps make sense of some of the most difficult concepts. From the periodic table to nanotechnology and everything in between, you get a more thorough understanding of key theories and concepts.
Inorganic Chemistry 101 get an easy-to-understand intro to inorganic chemistry, from atoms and oxidation to nuclear chemistry and acid base chemistry
Bond, chemical bond discover the various ways atoms can bond with one another, like covalent bonding and ionic and metallic bonding
It’s elemental dive into easily digestible chapters that break down and make sense of the elements of the periodic table and what they contribute to inorganic chemistry
Live in a materials world find out how inorganic chemistry became a modern science and the many ways it’s contributed to the technology revolution and the modern world we live in
Open the book and find:
The scoop on chemical bonding
Key groups in the periodic table
The lowdown on atomic structure and periodic trends
Molecular symmetry and group theory
An overview of nanotechnology today
Inorganic chemistry experiments you can try at home
Ten of the most important Nobel Prizes that were awarded to chemists
Learn to:
Grasp difficult concepts with ease
Make sense of inorganic and organometallic compounds
Score high in your inorganic chemistry course
From the Back Cover
The quick and painless way to master inorganic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry can be an intimidating subject, but Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies makes it a little less daunting. Whether you’re currently enrolled in an inorganic chemistry class, or you have a background in chemistry and want to expand your knowledge, this book provides an approachable, hands-on guide that helps make sense of some of the most difficult concepts. From the periodic table to nanotechnology and everything in between, you get a more thorough understanding of key theories and concepts.
Inorganic Chemistry 101 get an easy-to-understand intro to inorganic chemistry, from atoms and oxidation to nuclear chemistry and acid base chemistry
Bond, chemical bond discover the various ways atoms can bond with one another, like covalent bonding and ionic and metallic bonding
It’s elemental dive into easily digestible chapters that break down and make sense of the elements of the periodic table and what they contribute to inorganic chemistry
Live in a materials world find out how inorganic chemistry became a modern science and the many ways it’s contributed to the technology revolution and the modern world we live in
Open the book and find:
The scoop on chemical bonding
Key groups in the periodic table
The lowdown on atomic structure and periodic trends
Molecular symmetry and group theory
An overview of nanotechnology today
Inorganic chemistry experiments you can try at home
Ten of the most important Nobel Prizes that were awarded to chemists
Learn to:
Grasp difficult concepts with ease
Make sense of inorganic and organometallic compounds
Score high in your inorganic chemistry course
About the Author
Michael L. Matson is an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Houston-Downtown where he instructs Inorganic Chemistry. Alvin W. Orbaek is a research assistant at Rice University, Houston, Texas, where he is completing his PhD in chemistry.
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