6th Edition
Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry, 6th edition
This popular and comprehensive textbook provides all the basic information on inorganic chemistry that undergraduates need to know. For this sixth edition, the contents have undergone a complete revision to reflect progress in areas of research, new and modified techniques and their applications, and use of software packages.
Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry begins by explaining the electronic structure and properties of atoms, then describes the principles of bonding in diatomic and polyatomic covalent molecules, the solid state, and solution chemistry. Further on in the book, the general properties of the periodic table are studied along with specific elements and groups such as hydrogen, the 's' elements, the lanthanides, the actinides, the transition metals, and the "p" block. Simple and advanced examples are mixed throughout to increase the depth of students' understanding.
This edition has a completely new layout including revised artwork, case study boxes, technical notes, and examples. All of the problems have been revised and extended and include notes to assist with approaches and solutions. It is an excellent tool to help students see how inorganic chemistry applies to medicine, the environment, and biological topics.
Inorganic Chemistry and the Discovery of the Elements
Development
Recent Advances
Inorganic Nomenclature
Approach to Inorganic Chemistry and Further Reading
Problems
THE ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE AND THE PROPERTIES OF ATOMS
Introduction
Theory of the Electronic Structure of Hydrogen
Many-electron Atoms
Shapes of Atomic Orbitals
Further Properties of the Elements
COVALENT MOLECULES: DIATOMICS
General Background
Diatomic Molecules
POLYATOMIC COVALENT MOLECULES
Introduction
The Shapes of Molecules and Ions Containing p Bonds Only
The Shapes of Species Containing p Bonds
General Approaches to Bonding in Polyatomic Species
Bonding in Polyatomics: The Two-centre Bond Approach
Two-centred Orbitals: Hybridisation
Delocalized, or Multi-centred, s Orbitals
p Bonding in Polyatomic Molecules
An Example of the Approach Using Delocalized Bonding Throughout
Extension to Other Molecules
Problems
THE SOLID STATE
Simple Ionic Crystals
Problems
SOLUTION CHEMISTRY
Aqueous Solutions
Nonaqueous Solvents
Problems
EXPERIMENTAL METHODS
Separation Methods
Structure Determination
Determination of Energy Levels: Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Problems
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF THE ELEMENTS IN RELATION TO THE PERIODIC TABLE
Variation in Energies of Atomic Orbitals with Atomic Number
Exchange Energy
Stable Configurations
Atomic and Ionic Sizes
Chemical Behaviour and Periodic Position
Methods of Showing the Stabilities of Oxidation States
The Abundance and Occurrence of the Elements
The Extraction of the Elements
Problems
HYDROGEN
General and Physical Properties of Hydrogen
Chemical Properties of Hydrogen
Ionic Hydrides
Metallic Hydrides
Covalent Hydrides
Electron Deficient Hydrides
The Hydrogen Bond
Problems
THE 's' ELEMENTS
General and Physical Properties, Occurrence and Uses
Compounds with Oxygen and Ozone
Carbon Compounds
Complexes of the Heavier Elements
Crown Ethers, Cryptates and Alkali Metal Anions
Special Features in the Chemistry of Lithium and Magnesium
Beryllium Chemistry
Problems
THE SCANDIUM GROUP AND THE LANTHANIDES
General and Physical Properties
Chemistry of the Trivalent State
The Separation of the Elements
Oxidation States Other Than III
Properties associated with the Presence of f Electrons
Problems
THE ACTINIDE ELEMENTS
Sources and Physical Properties
General Chemical Behaviour of the Actinides
Thorium
Protactinium
Uranium
Neptunium, Plutonium and Americium
The Heavier Actinide Elements
Problems
THE TRANSITION METALS: GENERAL PROPERTIES AND COMPLEXES
Introduction to the Transition Elements
The Transition Ion and its Environment:Ligand Field Theory
Ligand Field Theory and Octahedral Complexes
Coordination Number Four
Stable Configurations
Coordination Numbers Other Than Four or Six
Effect of Ligand on Stability of Complexes
Isomerism
Mechanisms of Transition Metal Reactions
Structural Aspects of Ligand Field Effects
Spectra of Transition Element Complexes
p Bonding Between Metal and Ligands
Problems
THE TRANSITION ELEMENTS OF THE FIRST SERIES
General Properties
Titanium, 3d24s2
Vanadium, 3d34s2
Chromium, 3d54s1
Manganese, 3d54s2
Iron, 3d64s2
Cobalt, 3d74s2
Nickel, 3d84s2
Copper, 3d104s1
The Relative Stabilities of the Dihalides and Trihalides of the Elements of the First Transition Series
Problems
THE ELEMENTS OF THE SECOND AND THIRD TRANSITION SERIES
General Properties
Zirconium, 4d25s2, and Hafnium, 5d26s2
Niobium, 4d45s1, and Tantalum, 5d36s2
Molybdenum, 4d55s1, and Tungsten, 5d46s2
Technetium, 4d65s1, and Rhenium, 5d56s2
Ruthenium, 4d75s1, and Osmium, 5d66s2
Rhodium 4d85s1, and Iridium, 5d96s0
Palladium, 4d105s0, and Platinum, 5d96s1
Silver, 4d105s1, and Gold, 5d106s1
The Zinc Group
Problems
TRANSITION METALS: SELECTED TOPICS
Copper Oxide Ceramic Superconductors
Carbonyl Compounds of the Transition Elements
Metal-Organic Compounds
p Bonded Cyclopentadienyls and Related Species
The Organometallic Chemistry of the Lanthanides
Actinide Organometallic Chemistry
Multiple Metal-Metal Bonds
Transition Metal Clusters
Metal-Dioxygen Species
Compounds containing M-N2 Units and their Relationship to Nitrogen Fixation
Metal-Dihydrogen Complexes
Post-Actinide 'Superheavy' Elements
Relativistic Effects
Problems
THE ELEMENTS OF THE 'p' BLOCK
Introduction and General Properties
The First Element in a p Group
The Remaining Elements of the p Group
The Boron Group, ns2np1
The Carbon Group, ns2np2
The Nitrogen Group, ns2np3
The Oxygen Group, ns2np4
The Fluorine Group, ns2np5 (The Halogens)
The Helium Group
Bonding in Main Group Compounds: the Use of d Orbitals
Problems
SELECTED TOPICS IN MAIN GROUP CHEMISTRY AND BONDING
The Formation of Bonds Between Like Main Group Atoms
Polysulfur and Polyselenium Rings and Chains
Nets and Linked Rings
Cluster Compounds of the p Block Elements
Polynuclear Ions and the Acid Strength of Preparation Media
Silicates, Aluminosilicates and Related Materials
Multiple Bonds Involving Heavier Main Group Elements
Commentary on VSEPR
Bonding in Compounds of the Heavier Main Group Elements
GENERAL TOPICS
Electron Density Determinations
Metal-Polychalcogenide Compounds
Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon 'Onions' - New Forms of Elemental Carbon
Dendrimeric Molecules
BIOLOGICAL, MEDICINAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Biological Inorganic Chemistry
Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry
Environmental Inorganic Chemistry
APPENDICES
INDEX
RELATIVE ATOMIC MASSES
PERIODIC TABLE OF THE ELEMENTS
Biography
R.A. Mackay, W. Henderson
"Overall the chemistry is very solid in this book . . . I would definitely recommend that this book be stocked in a university library."
– Brian Murphy, Department of Chemistry, UAE University, in Physical Sciences Educational Review, Vol. 6, No. 1
"What is attractive about this book? First, it provides an exhaustive overview of the fundamental bases of inorganic chemistry. Second, boxes located in the margins or in the middle of pages provide enlightening facts about inorganic chemicals as they relate to everyday life…I am convinced these linkages between inorganic chemistry and real life are essential for attracting talented young students to the field"
- Bernard Meunier, Chemistry International , 2003
