The 4th edition of this popular textbook provides a complete course in 'chemical literacy', assuming only minimal experience of maths and science. Introducing core topics in a complete yet concise manner, this fully-updated new edition now features full-colour throughout and includes two new chapters. ROB LEWIS is Deputy Dean and Director of the Centre for Police Sciences atthe University of Glamorgan, UK. He is an experienced Lecturer of Chemistry and Forensic Science in the tertiary and university sectors and is a former chief examiner at A-level. His research interests include the industrial applications of spectroscopy. WYNNE EVANS is Principal Lecturer and Subject Head for Chemistry at the University of Glamorgan, UK. She has worked as a senior tutor in Inorganic Chemistry for the Open University and as an A-Level examiner. Herresearch interests include coordination and organometallic chemistry and molecular modelling. INDICE: Periodic Table - Preface - How to Use this Book - Acknowledgements- Numbers, Units and Measurement - Elements, Compounds and Reactions - Insidethe Atom - Bonding Between Atoms - More about Bonding - Reactions of Ions in Solution - Oxidation and Reduction - The Mole - Calculating Concentrations - Gases, Liquids and Solids - Solutions and Solubility - Chemical Families - Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions - Speed of Chemical Reactions - Dynamic Chemical Equilibria - Acid-Base Equilibria - Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons - Common Classes of Organic Compounds - Separating Mixtures - SPECIAL TOPICS - Spectroscopy - Nuclear and Radiochemistry - Environmental Chemistry - Forensic Chemistry - Chemistry Saving Lives - The Hydrogen Economy - Electronic Structures - Answers to Exercises and Revision Questions - Glossary - Index - Valencies of Common Ions
- ISBN: 978-0-230-29182-9
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 496
- Fecha Publicación: 17/06/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés