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 Great intro and reference July 14, 2008
L. Bardini (Italy)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great introduction to inorganic chemistry.
The first chapters introduce the theoretical concepts which will later be useful to describe the chemistry of the elements, and do so in a fool-proof way. The discussion is obviously not that detailed, but gets to the point.
The best part of this book is however the one regarding the elements and their chemical behavior. Extremely educative the first time you see it, still very useful later on as a reference. The numerous references to how the elements find use in today's industrial world are a great source of information.
The two chapters on catalysis and solid state chemistry are also valuable, albeit concise.
The only book which may rival this one is Greenwood's, which isn't as good as this one as a learning text though.
Weird the price is so high at amazon... i got it for half the price... new...
Excellent Inorganic Textbook October 24, 2008
D. Veber (Ontario, Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are many insufficient inorganic textbooks out there, but Housecroft is not one of them. With the easy to follow, but in depth discussions and lots of practice questions this is a great inorganic book for anyone learning inorganic chemistry. Very recommended!
My one regret in life is losing this book... November 17, 2000
Les Kismartoni (Park Ridge, IL USA)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
Excellent text and I have been trying to find a copy on it ever since I lost mine... Presents quite a bit of the subject in a very well thought out and organized way... If you ever get the chance, then sit down and take a good look. Serves as a great companion to Cotton and Wilk. "Basic Inorganic Chemistry" or those books...
step by step solutions March 11, 2010
A. Mohan
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great step by step solutions book. It helps to understand the concepts explained in the main textbook.
First Class April 21, 2002
Klaus H. Oehr (Surrey, B.C. Canada)
8 out of 15 found this review helpful
I saw this browsing through a bookstore. First class all the way. I use it all the time as a professional research chemist. Really well organized.
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