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Chemical Bonding 2e
Paperback,
05/05/2016,
£27.99
£25.19
Chemical bonding, which underlies the structure and reactivity of all molecules, is explained beautifully clearly and succinctly in this primer, making it the perfect text to introduce students to this fundamental aspect of chemistry.
Elements of Physical Chemistry 7ed
Paperback,
27/01/2017,
£52.99
£47.69
The ideal course text for those new to the subject, Elements of Physical Chemistry covers the fundamentals of physical chemistry in a straightforward, easy-to-digest way. Extensive mathematical and pedagogical support enables students to gain a deeper understanding of this core branch of chemistry.
Why Chemical Reactions Happen
Paperback,
27/03/2003,
£32.99
£29.69
By tackling the most central ideas in chemistry, Why Chemical Reactions Happen provides the reader with all the tools and concepts needed to think like a chemist. The text takes a unified approach to the subject, avoiding the traditional divisions of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry and so helps the reader to develop a real overview of chemical processes.
Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences 2ed
Paperback,
16/12/2010,
£147.99
£133.19
Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences provides a balanced presentation of the concepts of physical chemistry, and their applications to biology and biochemistry. Written to straddle the worlds of physical chemistry and the life sciences, it shows how the tools of physical chemistry can elucidate and illuminate biological questions.
Organic Chemistry 2ed
Paperback,
15/03/2012,
£64.99
£58.49
Inspiring and motivating students from the moment it published, Organic Chemistry has established itself in just one edition as the students' choice of organic chemistry text. Its explanatory, mechanistic, evidence-based approach makes it perfect for fostering a true understanding of the subject.
Advanced Chemistry For You
28/05/2015,
£55.00
£49.50
The second edition of this trusted, accessible textbook has been fully updated for the new A Level specifications first teaching in September 2015. It contains a bank of practice questions for consolidation of learning and to help students of all abilities bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level study. Suitable for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC.
Oxford Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
Paperback,
13/07/2006,
£10.99
£9.89
The great ideas of science, from the first 'Eureka!' to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, can be found in this collection. A reference tool, it also presents the human face of science, as scientists talk about achievements and failures in their own lives, and in those of others.
Biochemistry: A Short Course 2ed
Paperback,
01/04/2012,
£53.99
£48.59
Derived from Biochemistry by Stryer, Tymoczko and Berg, Biochemistry: A Short Course offers that bestseller's clear writing and physiological emphasis, while focusing on the major topics taught in a one-semester Biochemistry course. (This title may not be available in all areas. Please contact your representative for more information.)
Introduction to Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure
Paperback,
25/01/1996,
£24.99
£22.49
This book presents an introduction to the quantum theory at a level appropriate to university students in chemistry. The required background in physics and mathematics is kept at a minimum, the emphasis being on the physical ideas and their application in chemistry, especially to atoms and to the periodic table of the elements.
d-Block Chemistry 2e
Paperback,
18/06/2015,
£27.99
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The colourful field of transition metal chemistry is succinctly presented in this primer, giving a coherent overview of a subject which can seem daunting in its level of detail.
X-Ray Crystallography 2e
Paperback,
21/05/2015,
£27.99
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X-ray crystallography, a powerful technique for structure determination, plays a major role in modern research. This primer gives a concise and accessible account of the technique, emphasising its wide-ranging practical application to engineering and the physical and biological sciences.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 2e
Paperback,
28/05/2015,
£27.99
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance offers an accessible introduction to the physical principles of liquid-state NMR, with examples, applications, and exercises provided throughout to enable beginning undergraduates to get to grips with this important analytical technique.
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
Paperback,
14/07/2016,
£27.99
£25.19
The powerful and versatile technique of EPR is covered succinctly and clearly in this primer, making it an ideal introduction for those new to the field.
Computational Chemistry
Paperback,
29/01/2018,
£27.99
£25.19
The powerful and versatile applications of computational chemistry are covered succinctly and clearly in this primer, making it an ideal introduction for those new to the field.
Statistical Thermodynamics 2e
Paperback,
25/05/2017,
£27.99
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This self-contained primer covers statistical thermodynamics in a rigorous yet approachable manner, making it the perfect text for undergraduates.
Mass Spectrometry
Paperback,
01/04/2019,
£27.99
£25.19
The most clear, concise, and accessible first introduction to the basic principles of mass spectrometry.
Pericyclic Reactions 2e
Paperback,
02/04/2015,
£27.99
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Pericyclic reactions, a fundamental strand of organic chemistry, include a number of commercially important synthetic reactions such as the Diels-Alder reaction. This primer enables students to recognise the different types of pericyclic reaction and understand their application in organic synthesis.
Foundations of Molecular Structure Determination 2e
Paperback,
07/05/2015,
£27.99
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Foundations of Molecular Structure Determination gives a broad introduction to a range of common spectroscopic and diffraction methods, with frequent worked examples and problem questions provided to assist beginning undergraduates in developing their structure analysis skills.
Heavier d-Block Metals: Aspects of Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry
Paperback,
04/02/1999,
£24.99
£22.49
This book addresses the chemistry of the second and third row d-block metals, assuming a knowledge of the chemistry of the first row metals.
Foundations of Physics for Chemists
Paperback,
01/09/2001,
£24.99
£22.49
This physical chemistry primer is specifically designed to introduce physics to undergraduate chemistry students, and show them how a knowledge of physics is relevant to their degree.
Process Development: Physicochemical Concepts
Paperback,
20/01/2000,
£24.99
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Describes the fundamental science underlying the development of processes for the manufacture of fine chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This text outlines both the strategies employed in process development and also the chemical and chemical engineering concepts involved.
Polymers
Paperback,
01/05/2000,
£24.99
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Plastics are used in every aspect of modern life. This Primer gives a simple introduction to these important materials, and includes practical industrial aspects as well as basic science. Exciting new developments are also described.
f Elements
Paperback,
01/07/1999,
£24.99
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'The f Elements' is a textbook suitable for undergraduate chemistry students who wish to learn more about the chemistry of two families of chemical elements; the lanthanides and the actinides (collectively known as the f elements). It also discusses many important applications of f element chemistry, e.g. nuclear power generation and more.
Aromatic Heterocyclic Chemistry
Paperback,
13/02/1992,
£24.99
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Heterocyclic compounds are of prime importance to organic chemists working in the chemical industry. This text looks at synthetic aspects rather than properties, and it covers the essential details and basic principles with reference to the important classes of heterocyclic compounds. It also includes instructional problems and references.
Oxidation and Reduction in Organic Synthesis
Paperback,
03/08/2000,
£24.99
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The manipulation of functional groups by oxidative or reductive processes is central to organic chemistry. This book provides a comprehensive summary of oxidative and reductive processes, emphasizing general principles and common factors, and showing the applications of these reactions in organic synthesis.
Reactive Intermediates
Paperback,
16/07/1992,
£24.99
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Neutral reactive intermediates play a key role in synthetic chemistry. Intended for undergraduates, this primer concentrates on this role; the important reactions of these electron-deficient species are laid out clearly, with carefully chosen examples illustrating their use in organic synthesis.
Aromatic Chemistry
Paperback,
27/08/1992,
£24.99
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All the basic principles of this important topic are clearly presented here in an account which takes as examples many compounds of industrial and biological significance. Consideration is given to the structure, reactions, and properties of benzene and classes of aromatic compounds derived from it, and more.
Foundations of Organic Chemistry
Paperback,
08/04/1993,
£24.99
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Summarizes the fundamentals of organic chemistry. This work introduces basic physical chemistry, and lays the groundwork for the mechanistic organic chemistry. It stresses on the importance of bonding and mechanism. It also includes examples of natural products and pharmaceuticals. It is suitable for advanced school students and undergraduates.
Electrode Potentials
Paperback,
30/05/1996,
£24.99
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Provides a basic introduction to equilibrium electrochemistry, focusing on electrode potentials and their applications. This edition gives knowledge of the origin of electrode potentials and shows how these are used to deduce chemically important information and data such as equilibrium constants, the free energy, enthalpy and more.
Surfaces
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01/01/1998,
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Intended for chemistry, physics and material science undergraduates, this work is an introduction to the science of surfaces. It incorporates both chemical thermodynamics and modern spectroscopic methods of analysing surfaces. It shows how the physico-chemical concepts may be applied in elucidating surface structure, reactivity and composition.
Organometallics 1: Complexes with Transition Metal-Carbon α-bonds
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17/03/1994,
£24.99
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Outlines the main classes of transition metal organometallic complexes and introduces the reader to the chemistry of compounds with metal-carbon s-bonds: metal carbonyls, metal alkyls, and metal alkylidenes and alkylidenes. This work also illustrates synthetic methods leading to each class of compounds with examples.
Introduction to Organic Spectroscopy
Paperback,
01/10/1996,
£24.99
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An understanding of spectroscopic techniques in the analysis of chemical structures is an essential to all chemistry degree courses. This book provides the essential material needed by undergraduates, in a compact form. The book is also likely to be of use to postgraduates in organic chemistry as reference material in their daily research.
Biocoordination Chemistry
Paperback,
26/10/1995,
£24.99
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Providing an introduction to the roles that metals have in biological systems, this text introduces many topics: the transport and storage of metals: their functions in dioxygen interactions, electron transfer, and enzyme activity; the therapeutic uses of coordination compounds; and more.
Organonitrogen Chemistry
Paperback,
18/04/1996,
£24.99
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This book introduces an undergraduate reader to the wealth of fascinating organic chemistry involving nitrogen. There are three main sections to the book, each being introduced by a summary of the underlying chemical principles. The main organonitrogen functional groups are covered systematically, each chapter concluding with a brief summary of the chemistry.
Inorganic Materials Chemistry
Paperback,
19/01/1995,
£24.99
£22.49
The chemistry of solid inorganic materials has become a central theme in research and in the teaching of chemistry. This book gives an introduction to solid state materials which also addresses the major experimental technique used to study them, powder X-ray diffraction, and uses experimental data to from this technique.
Bifunctional Compounds
Paperback,
17/03/1994,
£24.99
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Most important organic molecules contain more than one functional group, and very often the interaction between these groups determines the chemical and biological behaviour of the compounds. This text describes some of the methods used to prepare bifunctional compounds and goes on to survey the chemistry of the more important classes of compound.
Organometallics 2: Complexes with Transition Metal-Carbon Ï bonds
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17/03/1994,
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This short text gives an overview of the organometallic chemistry of transition metals. Structural principles and reactions are illustrated with numerous examples. Together with the companion volume Organometallics 1, the text is suitable as the basis for undergraduate courses and revision.
Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
Paperback,
14/10/1999,
£24.99
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This title covers areas of mechanistic and physical organic chemistry at advanced undergraduate level in a non-mathematical way. The topics included (e.g. kinetics and mechanism, catalysis, and isotope effects) are essential in any modern chemistry degree. The book is up to date and includes many examples from all areas of organic chemistry.
Mechanisms of Organic Reactions
Paperback,
01/08/1996,
£24.99
£22.49
The book begins with the modern concepts of organic chemical reactivity, then presents a concise up to date account of the mechanisms of major reactions of simple organic compounds. Each chapter leads the student from the experimental evidence to the mechanistic deductions, and ends with problems for students to work through, and a short bibliography.
Process Development: Fine Chemicals from Grams to Kilograms
Paperback,
20/07/1995,
£24.99
£22.49
Process development bridges the gap between the laboratory synthesis of an organic compound and its industrial manufacture on a large scale. This book uses real examples to show the range of problems which may be encountered in scaling up chemical syntheses and the ways in which they may be overcome.
Carbohydrate Chemistry
Paperback,
06/06/2002,
£24.99
£22.49
This primer seeks to strip off some of the mystery that often surrounds carbohydrate chemistry, a subject taught in all undergraduate courses, by highlighting and summarising some of the central principles and ideas and by illustrating them with both classical and state-of-the-art examples.
Oscillations, Waves, and Chaos in Chemical Kinetics
Paperback,
04/08/1994,
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The phenomena of oscillations, travelling waves and chaos in reacting chemical systems began as curiosities but now support an active, international research field. This study describes how these "exotic" patterns arise from the underlying chemical mechanisms.
Photochemistry
Paperback,
01/05/1996,
£24.99
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Explains photochemistry in a comprehensive manner. Aimed at an undergraduate audience, this text describes the chemistry that follows the absorption of light, and explains how light has an extraordinary influence on chemical behaviour.
Stereoelectronic Effects
Paperback,
01/02/1996,
£24.99
£22.49
Describes how stereoelectronic effects control the rules of engagement that operate when molecules meet. Aimed at undergraduate students, this book gives a 'feel' or intuition for molecules and what they are capable of. The treatment is non-mathematical and the treatment shows the student building up a simple way of thinking about Chemistry.
Introduction to Molecular Symmetry
Paperback,
26/07/2001,
£24.99
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This Primer presents an introduction to molecular symmetry and point groups with an emphasis on their applications. The author has adopted a non-mathematical approach as far as possible. The text is based on a successful course given by the author.
Inorganic Spectroscopic Methods
Paperback,
18/06/1998,
£24.99
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An understanding of spectroscopic methods is a pre-requisite for students in chemistry and related disciplines from the undergraduate level onwards. This text provides an introduction to common spectroscopic techniques and interpretation of spectra, and their application to inorganic-based systems.
Stereoselectivity in Organic Synthesis
Paperback,
14/04/1998,
£24.99
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Aimed at undergraduate chemistry students, this clear and concise text is concerned with the reactions used in stereoselective organic synthesis. These are important types of reactions which can be used for the selective preparation of new organic compounds with a defined and predictable three dimensional architecture.
Basis and Applications of Heterogeneous Catalysis
Paperback,
01/01/1998,
£24.99
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Heterogeneous catalysts are now widely applied in everyday life, for instance, they are placed in car exhausts to reduce toxic emissions and to protect the environment. This book is important as a source of information regarding the fundamentals and applications of catalysis and is aimed at the undergraduate level, but would be useful also to teachers and as an introductory text for researchers.
Periodicity and the s- and p-Block Elements
Paperback,
01/04/1997,
£24.99
£22.49
Much of chemistry deals with the comparitive chemistry of the elements. This book concentrates on the elements of the so-called s- and p-block (the main group elements) and uses ideas to show how the various trends in chemical properties can be rationalised.
Radiation Heat Transfer
Paperback,
01/09/2000,
£24.99
£22.49
An introductory text on radiation heat transfer for undergraduate and postgraduate students with no prior knowledge of the subject. The text introduces the physical principles of radiation heat transfer and develops methods for the analysis of thermal radiation in a variety of engineering applications.
Chemical Reaction Engineering: A First Course
Paperback,
28/08/1997,
£24.99
£22.49
Serving as a course in chemical reaction engineering, one of the main sections of a chemical engineering degree usually taught in the second year, this work includes multiple reactions and non-isothermal reactions and, temperature dependence of reaction rates leading to a discussion of non-ideal (real) reactors.
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