Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies

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.

Introduction 1 Part I: Reviewing Some General Chemistry 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Inorganic Chemistry 9 Chapter 2: Following the Leader: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends 21 Chapter 3: The United States of Oxidation 39 Chapter 4: Gone Fission: Nuclear Chemistry 53 Chapter 5: The ABCs: Acid-Base Chemistry 69 Part II: Rules of Attraction: Chemical Bonding 81 Chapter 6: No Mr. Bond, I Expect You to π: Covalent Bonding 83 Chapter 7: Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory 101 Chapter 8: Ionic and Metallic Bonding 121 Chapter 9: Clinging to Complex Ions: Coordination Complexes 143 Part III: It’s Elemental: Dining at the Periodic Table 159 Chapter 10: What the H? Hydrogen! 161 Chapter 11: Earning Your Salt: The Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals 171 Chapter 12: The Main Groups 183 Chapter 13: Bridging Two Sides of the Periodic Table: The Transition Metals 207 Chapter 14: Finding What Lies Beneath: The Lanthanides and Actinides 221 Part IV: Special Topics 233 Chapter 15: Not Quite Organic, Not Quite Inorganic: Organometallics 235 Chapter 16: Accelerating Change: Catalysts 253 Chapter 17: Bioinorganic Chemistry: Finding Metals in Living Systems 267 Chapter 18: Living in a Materials World: Solid-State Chemistry 287 Chapter 19: Nanotechnology 305 Part V: The Part of Tens 313 Chapter 20: Ten Nobels 315 Chapter 21: Tools of the Trade: Ten Instrumental Techniques 319 Chapter 22: Ten Experiments 323 Chapter 23: Ten Inorganic Household Products 329 Glossary 335 Index 343