Formerly CIP.

Previous edition: 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents
1. Light, Electrons, and Nuclei
2. Basic Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Structure
3. Covalent Bonding in Diatomic Molecules
4. A Survey of Inorganic Structures and Bonding
5. Symmetry and Molecular Orbitals
6. Dipole Moments and Intermolecular Interactions
7. Ionic Bonding and Structures of Solids
8. Dynamic Processes in Inorganic Solids
9. Acid-Base Chemistry
10. Chemistry in Nonaqueous Solvent
11. Chemistry of Metallic Elements
12. Organometallic Compounds of Main Group Elements
13. Chemistry of Nonmetallic Elements I. Hydrogen, Boron, Oxygen and Carbon
14. Chemistry of Nonmetallic Elements II. Groups IVA and VA
15. Chemistry of Nonmetallic Elements III. Groups VIA -VIIIA
16. Introduction to Coordination Chemistry
17. Ligand Fields and Molecular Orbitals
18. Interpretation of Spectra
19. Composition and Stability of Complexes
20. Synthesis and Reactions of Coordination Compounds
21. Complexes Containing Metal-Carbon and Metal-Metal Bonds
22. Coordination Compounds in Catalysis
23. Bioinorganic Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry provides essential information in the major areas of inorganic chemistry. The author emphasizes fundamental principles—including molecular structure, acid-base chemistry, coordination chemistry, ligand field theory, and solid state chemistry — and presents topics in a clear, concise manner.

Concise coverage maximizes student understanding and minimizes the inclusion of details students are unlikely to use. The discussion of elements begins with survey chapters focused on the main groups, while later chapters cover the elements in greater detail. Each chapter opens with narrative introductions and includes figures, tables, and end-of-chapter problem sets.

This text is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level students enrolled in the inorganic chemistry course. The text may also be suitable for biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and other professionals who wish to learn more about this subject are.

Concise coverage maximizes student understanding and minimizes the inclusion of details students are unlikely to use.
Discussion of elements begins with survey chapters focused on the main groups, while later chapters cover the elements in greater detail.
Each chapter opens with narrative introductions and includes figures, tables, and end-of-chapter problem sets.