Publisher Description

Designed for science students, this book provides an introduction to atomic and molecular structure and bonding. Following two initial chapters on atomic structure and the electronic properties of atoms and molecules, the book is largely organized according to molecule size, moving from an examination of diatomic molecules in Chapter Three to the "infinitely large" atomic clusters in Chapter Six. To facilitate teaching and self-study, each chapter ends with a large selection of questions and problems. The author has collected numerous awards and honours, including awards for excellence in the teaching of chemistry.

Table of Contents

1. Atomic Structure 2. Electronic Properties of Atoms & Molecules 3. Diatomic Molecules 4. Polyatomic Molecules 5. Transition-Metal Complexes 6. Bonding in Solids

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