The Periodic Table at a Glance
Chemistry At a Glance
Inorganic chemistry is a core part of the chemistry curricula,
though it is often felt to be a huge range of disparate facts that
have little underlying organization or reasoning. The periodic
table was developed in the latter part of the 19th century,
providing an organizing structure which began to explain the
underlying principles of inorganic chemistry
The Periodic Table at a Glance provides a concise overview of
the main principles and reactions of inorganic chemistry, carefully
structured around the periodic table, for students studying
chemistry and related courses at undergraduate level. Based on the
highly successful and student friendly "at a glance"
approach, the information is presented in integrated, self
contained double page spreads of text and illustrative material, to
facilitate the rapid assimilation, understanding and recall of
critical concepts, facts and definitions.
Students wanting a comprehensive and accessible overview of
inorganic chemistry will find this book an ideal source of the
information they require. In addition, the structured presentation
will provide an invaluable aid to revision for students preparing
for examinations.
2. Molecular structures And Solid-State Giant structures.
3. s-Block Elements - Main Group Elements (Groups 1,
2).
4. p-Block Elements - Main Group Elements (Groups
13-18).
5. Hydrogen.
6. d-Block Elements - Transition Metals (Groups 3-12).
7. f-Block Elements - Lanthanides and Actinides
students in their study of degree level introductory inorganic
chemistry.
The coverage is similar to that of most modern texts, with more on
theoretical and physical aspects than on descriptive chemistry, and
more on molecules (eg boron hydrides) than non-molecular substances
(such as metal carbides). There are however outlines of important
industrial processes."
Chemistry World, November 2006
"The strengths of this text are that the writing style is
clear and descriptive and that the book is well organised around
key topics. The authors have concentrated on presenting facts
rather than concepts. Given its strengths, this book should appeal
to students looking for a way to organise their thoughts about
inorganic chemistry in the period leading up to exams."
Mark Winter
in the Chemistry Department, University of Wales, Bangor, UK.
Andrew Platt is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science in
the Faculty of Health and Sciences, Staffordshire University,
UK
