Overview
The three-dimensional aspects of molecular shape can be crucial to both properties and reactions. This text explores the arrangements of atoms in molecules and in different types of solids. Initial chapters describe the common crystal structures and how they are related to close-packed arrangements of ions. Metallic, ionic, molecular and extended covalent crystals are covered and major types of crystal defects are also discussed. The book then introduces isomerism, and explores the stereochemical consequences of the tetrahedral carbon atom. Chirality is also investigated. The book concludes with a case study on liquid crystals, which describes structures, properties and applications. As visualisation in 3D is an important part of this book, the accompanying CD-ROMs provide video material, interactive questions and exercises using models to aid understanding of crystals, organic molecules and stereochemistry.
Full Product Details
Author: Lesley E Smart (The Open University) ,
Giles Clark (The Open University) ,
J M F Gagan (The Open University) ,
The Open University
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint: Royal Society of Chemistry
Volume: Volume 1
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 26.30cm
Weight: 0.960kg
ISBN: 9780854046607
ISBN 10: 0854046607
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 18 July 2002
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This is an excellent book, and very fit for purpose. * School Science Review, Issue No 309, 2003 * The strength of this title, apart from the clear writing style, is the quality of graphics both in the book and on the CD-ROM. * School Science Review, September 2003, 85, (310), p 135-136 * ... a very readable style for introductory students and gives helpful hints with concepts students often find difficult. * Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2002, 55, 487-489 * ... [the] computer-based material ... is well thought out and is excellently presented ...questions and model exercises are well thought out ... The learning process is excellently aided through the computer-based activities and handling of the drawing and modelling programmes ... * J Chem Soc Perkin Transactions 1, No 19, 7 October 2002, p 2205 * A good addition to any undergraduate library and a useful supplement to courses covering structure and crystals. * CHOICE, Vol 40, No 7, March 2003 *
This is an excellent book, and very fit for purpose. School Science Review, Issue No 309, 2003 The strength of this title, apart from the clear writing style, is the quality of graphics both in the book and on the CD-ROM. School Science Review, September 2003, 85, (310), p 135-136 ... a very readable style for introductory students and gives helpful hints with concepts students often find difficult. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2002, 55, 487-489 ... [the] computer-based material ... is well thought out and is excellently presented ...questions and model exercises are well thought out ... The learning process is excellently aided through the computer-based activities and handling of the drawing and modelling programmes ... J Chem Soc Perkin Transactions 1, No 19, 7 October 2002, p 2205 A good addition to any undergraduate library and a useful supplement to courses covering structure and crystals. CHOICE, Vol 40, No 7, March 2003
