Inorganic Chemistry FD - Paperback

by Michael Matson (Author), Alvin W. Orbaek (Author)

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

Author Biography

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.