Inorganic Chemistry

By Catherine E. Housecroft and Alan G. Sharpe

Book Overview

Build a strong foundation in physical-inorganic chemistry with this internationally renowned text.

Inorganic Chemistry, 5th edition, Global edition, by Catherine E Housecroft and Alan G Sharpe, is a widely respected introduction to the physical-inorganic principles of chemistry. With new research, this edition introduces you to the descriptive chemistry of the elements and the role played by inorganic chemistry in our everyday lives. Its carefully developed pedagogical approach helps you engage with topics using striking visuals to consolidate your understanding. The text covers topics such as molecular symmetry and bonding in polyatomic molecules, teaching you to apply your learnt knowledge to the real world.

This updated edition includes:

The most recent advances in inorganic chemistry. An extended periodic table of the elements. Updated chapters to include new 'super-heavy' elements. Three-dimensional molecular structures which bring the world of inorganic chemistry to life.

With an array of features to support your learning, Inorganic Chemistry serves as a comprehensive introduction perfect for chemistry students.

This title comes with a Companion Website.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1292134143
• ISBN13: 9781292134147
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 1296 Pages
• Weight: 6.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 8.6" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

It is my favourite book

It is very good Book

step by step solutions

This is a great step by step solutions book. It helps to understand the concepts explained in the main textbook.

Excellent Inorganic Textbook

There are many insufficient inorganic textbooks out there, but Housecroft is not one of them. With the easy to follow, but in depth discussions and lots of practice questions this is a great inorganic book for anyone learning inorganic chemistry. Very recommended!

LGO's are not my friends!

Well, just finished up Inorganic chemistry and I found this book to be somwhat helpful. The first few chapters of this book are not too bad and it does a decent job with explaining introductory molecular symmetry (point group, I.R. Spectroscopy....) My issue with this book was it's explanation of bonding in polyatomic molecules. It's ligand group approach was so convoluted I had to use my PCHM book (McQuarrie) to paint somewhat of a clearer picture. Also, the chapter on d-block chemistry could use more math to explain crystal field theory. Anyhow, I only used two different books so I cannot comment on what book to use and/or not to use. Hopes this helps....Oh yeah, Honk if you passed PCHM!

First Class

I saw this browsing through a bookstore. First class all the way. I use it all the time as a professional research chemist. Really well organized.

My one regret in life is losing this book...

Excellent text and I have been trying to find a copy on it ever since I lost mine... Presents quite a bit of the subject in a very well thought out and organized way... If you ever get the chance, then sit down and take a good look. Serves as a great companion to Cotton and Wilk. "Basic Inorganic Chemistry" or those books...