The Facts on File Dictionary of Inorganic Chemistry 1st Edition by John Daintith 0816049262 9780816049264

Authors:John Daintith , Series:Chemistry [6] , Tags:Chemistry Dictionaries. Dictionary of inorganic chemistry , Author sort:Daintith, John , Languages:Languages:eng , Published:Published:Aug 2003 , Publisher:Market House Books , Comments:Comments:This dictionary is one of a series covering the terminology and concepts usedin important branches of science. The Facts on File Dictionary of InorganicChemistry has been designed as an additional source of information for studentstaking Advanced Placement (AP) Science courses in high schools. Itwill also be helpful to older students taking introductory college courses.This volume covers inorganic chemistry and includes basic concepts in physicalchemistry, classes of compound, reaction mechanisms, and many importantnamed inorganic compounds. The entries on individual chemicalelements are designed to give a basic survey of the chemistry of the element.The definitions are intended to be clear and informative and, where possible,we have illustrations of chemical structures. The book also has a selectionof short biographical entries for people who have made importantcontributions to the field. There are appendixes providing a list of all thechemical elements and a periodic table. A short list of useful webpages anda bibliography are also included.