Inorganic Chemistry (Classic Reprint): A Textbook for Schools - Couverture souple

Holmyard, E. J.

 
9781330278246: Inorganic Chemistry (Classic Reprint): A Textbook for Schools

Synopsis

Explore the building blocks of matter with clear, practical insight into the world of inorganic chemistry. This text illuminates how elements behave, combine, and transform, drawing on real experiments and classic discoveries to explain concepts from carbon's many forms to the chemistry of metals like cobalt and nickel. Written for schools, it emphasizes understanding through everyday examples and historical context.

The book guides you through essential topics in a steady, accessible way. It connects laboratory observations with fundamental principles, showing how minerals, compounds, and materials fit into a larger picture of chemical science. You’ll see how discoveries by notable scientists illuminate how theories evolved, and how modern techniques help explain materials from graphite to diamonds and beyond.


  • Clear explanations of carbon allotropes, including graphite, diamond, and artificial forms, with practical examples of their properties and uses.

  • Hands-on insights into ore extraction, elemental analysis, and the role of catalysts in chemical processes.

  • Descriptive overviews of metals, their compounds, and the methods used to obtain and study them.

  • Contextual history that ties together classics of chemistry with contemporary understanding.



Ideal for students and curious readers who want a solid, readable foundation in inorganic chemistry and its real‑world applications. This edition makes the subject approachable while staying rooted in the facts and experiments that shaped the field.

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ISBN 10 :  1443722537 ISBN 13 :  9781443722537
Editeur : Read Books, 2008
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