Inorganic chemistry is a core part of the chemistry curricula, though it is often felt to be a huge range of disparate facts that have little underlying organization or reasoning.
"This is primarily a revision guide to assist undergraduate students in their study of degree level introductory inorganic chemistry.
The coverage is similar to that of most modern texts, with more on theoretical and physical aspects than on descriptive chemistry, and more on molecules (eg boron hydrides) than non-molecular substances (such as metal carbides). There are however outlines of important industrial processes." Chemistry World, November 2006
"The strengths of this text are that the writing style is clear and descriptive and that the book is well organised around key topics. The authors have concentrated on presenting facts rather than concepts. Given its strengths, this book should appeal to students looking for a way to organise their thoughts about inorganic chemistry in the period leading up to exams."
Mark Winter
Michael Beckett is a Senior Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry in the Chemistry Department, University of Wales, Bangor, UK.
Andrew Platt is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science in the Faculty of Health and Sciences, Staffordshire University, UK