Structure and Bonding (Basic Concepts In Chemistry) [Paperback]

Jack Barrett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0471224790 | ISBN-13: 978-0471224792 | Edition: 1

Structure and Bonding covers introductory atomic and molecular theory as given in first and second year undergraduate courses at university level. This book explains in non-mathematical terms where possible, the factors that govern covalent bond formation, the lengths and strengths of bonds and molecular shapes.  Throughout the book, theoretical concepts and experimental evidence are integrated. An introductory chapter summarizes the principles on which the Periodic Table is established, and describes the periodicity of various atomic properties which are relevant to chemical bonding. Symmetry and group theory are introduced to serve as the basis of all molecular orbital treatments of molecules. This basis is then applied to a variety of covalent molecules with discussions of bond lengths and angles and hence molecular shapes. Extensive comparisons of valence bond theory and VSEPR theory with molecular orbital theory are included. Metallic bonding is related to electrical conduction and semi-conduction. The energetics of ionic bond formation and the transition from ionic to covalent bonding is also covered.  

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This excellent short textbook is one of a six-book series...should encourage the student to buy his/her own copy.... Although...written for students...it should also serve as a refresher for medicinal chemists and other researchers..." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 45, No. 19, 2002)

"...excellent tutorial text..." (Chemistry and Industry, July 1, 2002)

"...refreshingly straightforward and covers all the material an undergraduate is likely to need in this area..." (The Times Higher Education Supplement, March 1, 2002)

"...covers a wide range of basic organic chemistry...succinct and helpful." (The Times Higher Education Supplement, March 1, 2002)

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Structure and Bonding covers introductory atomic and molecular theory as given in first and second year undergraduate courses at university level. This book explains in non-mathematical terms where possible, the factors that govern covalent bond formation, the lengths and strengths of bonds and molecular shapes.

Throughout the book, theoretical concepts and experimental evidence are integrated. An introductory chapter summarizes the principles on which the Periodic Table is established, and describes the periodicity of various atomic properties which are relevant to chemical bonding. Symmetry and group theory are introduced to serve as the basis of all molecular orbital treatments of molecules. This basis is then applied to a variety of covalent molecules with discussions of bond lengths and angles and hence molecular shapes. Extensive comparisons of valence bond theory and VSEPR theory with molecular orbital theory are included. Metallic bonding is related to electrical conduction and semi-conduction. The energetics of ionic bond formation and the transition from ionic to covalent bonding is also covered.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-RSC; 1 edition (May 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471224790
• ISBN-13: 978-0471224792
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,730,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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