Elements of the p Block

• Other Authors: Harding, Charlie (edited), Janes, Rob (adited), Johnson, D. A. David Arthur (edited)
• Format: Unknown
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Royal Society of Chemistry 2002
• Series: The molecular world
• Subjects: Chemical elements
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• Item Description: Published in association with the Open University
• Physical Description: 306 pages 27 cm colour illustrations 2 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
• Format: System requirements: Pentium 400 MHz or compatible processor; Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP; 32 MB RAM; 100 MB hard disk free space; 800 x 600 video resolution at 16-bit color; 8x CD-ROM; Windows compatible sound card and speakers
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0854046909

Presenting a systematic approach to the chemistry of the p Block elements and hydrogen, this book also introduces some basic topics concerning chemical bonding, such as oxidation numbers, bond strengths, dipole moments and intermolecular forces. The chemistry is illustrated by coverage of the biological role of nitric oxide and of hydrogen bonding, and the new chemistry of carbon nanotubes. Applied aspects of the topic are developed in the two Case Studies, which examine the causes and prevention of acid rain and the inorganic chemical industry. The accompanying CD-ROMs cover silicate mineral structures, the inert pair effect and a database of chemical reactions of the p Block elements. The Molecular World series provides an integrated introduction to all branches of chemistry for both students wishing to specialise and those wishing to gain a broad understanding of chemistry and its relevance to the everyday world and to other areas of science. The books, with their Case Studies and accompanying multi-media interactive CD-ROMs, will also provide valuable resource material for teachers and lecturers. (The CD-ROMs are designed for use on a PC running Windows 95, 98, ME or 2000.)