Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

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Inorganic chemistry deals with the synthesis and behavior of inorganic and organometallic compounds and covers all chemical compounds except the myriad organic compounds (carbon-based compounds), which are the subjects of organic chemistry. Inorganic chemistry has applications in every aspect of the chemical industry, including catalysis, materials science, pigments, surfactants, coatings, medications, fuels, and agriculture.

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Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Review of Chemical Bonding
  7. 1.1: Prelude to Chemical Bonding
  8. 1.2: Valence Bond Theory- Lewis Dot Structures, the Octet Rule, Formal Charge, Resonance, and the Isoelectronic Principle
  9. 1.3: The Shapes of Molecules (VSEPR Theory) and Orbital Hybridization
  10. 1.4: Bond Polarity and Bond Strength
  11. 1.5: Discussion Questions
  12. 1.6: Problems
  13. 1.7: References
  14. 2: Molecular Orbital Theory
  15. 2.1: Prelude to Molecular Orbital Theory
  16. 2.2: Constructing Molecular Orbitals from Atomic Orbitals
  17. 2.3: Orbital Symmetry
  18. 2.4: σ, π, and δ orbitals
  19. 2.5: Diatomic Molecules
  20. 2.6: Orbital Filling
  21. 2.7: Periodic Trends in π Bonding
  22. 2.8: Three-center Bonding
  23. 2.9: Building up the MOs of More Complex Molecules- NH₃, P₄
  24. 2.10: Homology of σ and π orbitals in MO diagrams
  25. 2.11: Chains and Rings of π-Conjugated Systems
  26. 2.12: Discussion Questions
  27. 2.13: Problems
  28. 2.14: References
  29. 3: Acid-Base Chemistry
  30. 3.1: Prelude to Acid-Base Chemistry
  31. 3.2: Brønsted and Lewis Acids and Bases
  32. 3.3: Hard and Soft Acids and Bases
  33. 3.4: The Electrostatic-Covalent (ECW) Model for Acid-Base Reactions
  34. 3.5: Frustrated Lewis Pairs
  35. 3.6: Discussion Questions
  36. 3.7: Problems
  37. 3.8: References
  38. 4: Redox Stability and Redox Reactions
  39. 4.1: Prelude to Redox Stability and Redox Reactions
  40. 4.2: Balancing Redox Reactions
  41. 4.3: Electrochemical Potentials
  42. 4.4: Latimer and Frost Diagrams
  43. 4.5: Redox Reactions with Coupled Equilibria
  44. 4.6: Pourbaix Diagrams
  45. 4.7: Discussion Questions
  46. 4.8: Problems
  47. 4.9: References
  48. 5: Coordination Chemistry and Crystal Field Theory
  49. 5.1: Prelude to Coordination Chemistry and Crystal Field Theory
  50. 5.2: Counting Electrons in Transition Metal Complexes
  51. 5.3: Crystal Field Theory
  52. 5.4: Spectrochemical Series
  53. 5.5: π-Bonding between Metals and Ligands
  54. 5.6: Crystal Field Stabilization Energy, Pairing, and Hund's Rule
  55. 5.7: Non-octahedral Complexes
  56. 5.8: Jahn-Teller Effect
  57. 5.9: Tetrahedral Complexes
  58. 5.10: Stability of Transition Metal Complexes
  59. 5.11: Chelate and Macrocyclic Effects
  60. 5.12: Ligand Substitution Reactions
  61. 5.13: Discussion Questions
  62. 5.14: Problems
  63. 5.15: References
  64. 6: Metals and Alloys- Structure, Bonding, Electronic and Magnetic Properties
  65. 6.1: Prelude to Metals and Alloys
  66. 6.2: Unit Cells and Crystal Structures
  67. 6.3: Bravais Lattices
  68. 6.4: Crystal Structures of Metals
  69. 6.5: Bonding in Metals
  70. 6.6: Conduction in Metals
  71. 6.7: Atomic Orbitals and Magnetism
  72. 6.8: Ferro-, Ferri- and Antiferromagnetism
  73. 6.9: Hard and Soft Magnets
  74. 6.10: Discussion Questions
  75. 6.11: Problems
  76. 6.12: References
  77. 7: Metals and Alloys - Mechanical Properties
  78. 7.1: Defects in Metallic Crystals
  79. 7.2: Work Hardening, Alloying, and Annealing
  80. 7.3: Malleability of Metals and Alloys
  81. 7.4: Iron and Steel
  82. 7.5: Amorphous Alloys
  83. 7.6: Discussion Questions
  84. 7.7: Problems
  85. 7.8: References
  86. 8: Ionic and Covalent Solids - Structures
  87. 8.1: Prelude to Ionic and Covalent Solids - Structures
  88. 8.2: Close-packing and Interstitial Sites
  89. 8.3: Structures Related to NaCl and NiAs
  90. 8.4: Tetrahedral Structures
  91. 8.5: Layered Structures and Intercalation Reactions
  92. 8.6: Bonding in TiS₂, MoS₂, and Pyrite Structures
  93. 8.7: Spinel, Perovskite, and Rutile Structures
  94. 8.8: Discussion Questions
  95. 8.9: Problems
  96. 8.10: References
  97. 9: Ionic and Covalent Solids - Energetics
  98. 9.1: Ionic Radii and Radius Ratios
  99. 9.2: Structure Maps
  100. 9.3: Energetics of Crystalline Solids- The Ionic Model
  101. 9.4: Born-Haber Cycles for NaCl and Silver Halides
  102. 9.5: Kapustinskii Equation
  103. 9.6: Discovery of Noble Gas Compounds
  104. 9.7: Stabilization of High and Low Oxidation States
  105. 9.8: Alkalides and Electrides
  106. 9.9: Resonance Energy of Metals
  107. 9.10: Prelude to Ionic and Covalent Solids - Energetics
  108. 9.11: The Strange Case of the Alkali Oxides
  109. 9.12: Lattice Energies and Solubility
  110. 9.13: Discussion Questions
  111. 9.14: Problems
  112. 9.15: References
  113. 10: Electronic Properties of Materials - Superconductors and Semiconductors
  114. 10.1: Prelude to Electronic Properties of Materials - Superconductors and Semiconductors
  115. 10.2: Metal-Insulator Transitions
  116. 10.3: Superconductors
  117. 10.4: Periodic Trends- Metals, Semiconductors, and Insulators
  118. 10.5: Semiconductors- Band Gaps, Colors, Conductivity and Doping
  119. 10.6: Semiconductor p-n Junctions
  120. 10.7: Diodes, LEDs and Solar Cells
  121. 10.8: Amorphous Semiconductors
  122. 10.9: Discussion Questions
  123. 10.10: Problems
  124. 10.11: References
  125. 11: Basic Science of Nanomaterials
  126. 11.1: Prelude to Basic Science of Nanomaterials
  127. 11.2: Physics and Length Scales- Cavity Laser, Coulomb Blockade, Nanoscale Magnets
  128. 11.3: Semiconductor Quantum Dots
  129. 11.4: Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanocrystals
  130. 11.5: Surface Energy
  131. 11.6: Nanoscale Metal Particles
  132. 11.7: Applications of Nanomaterials
  133. 11.8: Discussion Questions
  134. 11.9: Problems
  135. 11.10: References
  136. 12: Resources for Students and Teachers
  137. 12.1: VIPEr- Virtual Inorganic Pedagogical Electronic Resource- A Community for Teachers and Students of Inorganic Chemistry
  138. 12.2: Beloit College/University of Wisconsin Video Lab Manual
  139. 12.3: Atomic and Molecular Orbitals (University of Liverpool)
  140. 12.4: Interactive 3D Crystal Structures (University of Liverpool)
  141. 12.5: Appendix 1- Periodic Tables
  142. 12.6: Appendix 2- Selected Thermodynamic Values
  143. 12.7: Appendix 3- Bond Enthalpies
  144. 13: Metals and Alloys - Mechanical Properties
  145. 13.1: Prelude to Metals and Alloys - Mechanical Properties
  146. Back Matter
  147. Index
  148. Glossary
  149. Detailed Licensing