Introduction to Modern Inorganic Chemistry

The electronic structure and the properties of atoms: theory of the electronic structure of hydrogen; many electron atoms; shapes of atomic orbitals; further properties of the elements; problems. Covalent molecules - diatomics: general background; diatomic molecules; problems. Polyatomic covalent molecules: problems. The solid state: simple ionic crystals; problems. Solution chemistry: aqueous solutions; non-aqueous solvents; problems. Experimental methods: separation methods; structure determination; determination of energy levels; problems. General properties of the elements in relation to the periodic table; problems. Hydrogen: problems. The "s" elements: problems. The Scandium group and the Lanthanides: problems. The Actinide elements: problems. The transition metals - general properties and complexes: problems. The transition elements of the first series: problems. The elements of the second and third transition series: problems. Transition metals - selected topics. The elements of the "p" block: problems. Selected topics in main group chemistry and bonding. Three general topics. Biological, medicinal and environmental inorganic chemistry. Appendices: further reading; some common polydentate, ligands; molecular symmetry and point groups.