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Presenting basic atomic theory as given in first and second year courses at university, this text demonstrates that the structure of the Periodic Table as we know it is based on sound principles. Theoretical concepts are presented throughout the book, along with the experimental evidence for them. Foundations are laid in the introductory chapter, which deals with fundamental particles, electromagnetic radiation and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. Atomic orbitals are then described, using a minimum of mathematics, followed by a discussion of the electron configurations of the elements. Further chapters reveal the relationships between the electronic configurations of the elements and some properties of their atoms; and the variations in the properties of their fluorides and oxides across the periods and down the groups of the Periodic Table.

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... an excellent book from which all students will benefit and learn a great deal of interesting chemistry. * Chemistry in Australia, April 2003, p 32 * ... accessible to the average Advanced level student, and ... will greatly interest students intending to go on and study chemistry at university. * School Science Review, Issue No 308, 2003 * ... this book would be a useful addition to the reading lists of first- and second-year chemistry undergraduates. As a standard textbook on basic theoretical chemistry it does a thorough job. * Education in Chemistry, November 2003 *

... an excellent book from which all students will benefit and learn a great deal of interesting chemistry. -- Chemistry in Australia, April 2003, p 32 Chemistry in Australia ... accessible to the average Advanced level student, and ... will greatly interest students intending to go on and study chemistry at university. -- School Science Review, Issue No 308, 2003 School Science Review ... this book would be a useful addition to the reading lists of first- and second-year chemistry undergraduates. As a standard textbook on basic theoretical chemistry it does a thorough job. -- Education in Chemistry, November 2003 Education in Chemistry

... an excellent book from which all students will benefit and learn a great deal of interesting chemistry. -- Chemistry in Australia, April 2003, p 32 Chemistry in Australia ... accessible to the average Advanced level student, and ... will greatly interest students intending to go on and study chemistry at university. -- School Science Review, Issue No 308, 2003 School Science Review ... this book would be a useful addition to the reading lists of first- and second-year chemistry undergraduates. As a standard textbook on basic theoretical chemistry it does a thorough job. -- Education in Chemistry, November 2003 Education in Chemistry

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Professor Abel is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Exeter.

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