Third Dimension
$134.72
- Paperback
254 pages
- Release Date
18 July 2002
Summary
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.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780854046607 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0854046607 |
| Author: | Lesley E. Smart, J.M.F. Gagan, Giles Clark, The Open University |
| Publisher: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Imprint: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 254 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 18 July 2002 |
| Weight: | 960g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 210mm x 263mm |
| Series: | The Molecular World |
Critics Review
“This is an excellent book, and very fit for purpose.”
”… 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 *Lesley E. Smart
Dr Lesley Smart joined the academic staff of the Open University in 1977 and, since that time, has contributed to many undergraduate chemistry courses, most recently chairing the production of a new level two course bringing together the teaching of organic, physical, and inorganic chemistry for the
first time. The third edition of her co-authored book, Solid State Chemistry: an introduction (CRC Press) was published in 2005. Lesley’s research interests include solid state chemistry and catalysis, and in particular preparing and characterizing new materials and catalysts. Lesley became a Fe
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