Concepts of Inorganic Chemistry

Edited By: Dr. S. Ignatius Arockiam, Mr. S. Philip Arockia Raj, Mrs. G. Nivetha, Mrs. S. Meena, Dr. R. Shanmuga Selvan.

ISBN: 978-81-963053-4-5

This textbook (in its initial form) is intended for use in a first semester course in inorganic chemistry, covering the basic concepts in structure, bonding, and properties that underlie the field. The objective of this book is for students to understand how to use valence bond theory, crystal field theory, and molecular orbital theory to describe bonding in inorganic compounds, learn periodic trends in redox and acid-base equilibria, and learn the structures of solid elements and simple compounds. Building on this foundation we will develop a conceptual framework for understanding the stability and the electronic, magnetic, electrochemical, and mechanical properties of inorganic solids. We will also connect the chemistry of inorganic materials to some of their current and emerging applications, especially in the realm of nanoscale chemistry. By the end of the book the diligent student should know many of the elements in the periodic table as good friends, and the others at least as familiar acquaintances. This course will also help students understand the connection between inorganic chemistry and technological problems of current relevance.