Symmetry and Structure
S.F.A. Kettle(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 22. May 1985
Book
Paperback/Softback
340 pages
978-0-471-90705-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book is designed to provide the student of chemistry with an introduction to group theory. The author emphasizes the concepts and applications of group theory rather than the mathematics, which are treated in some depth in the appendices. This approach will enable the student to understand and apply group theory earlier than is now common. The principles of group theory are introduced gradually and in such a way that, from the outset, the student is rewarded by novel insights into the problems of molecular structure and bonding. Both molecular symmetry and molecular electronic structure are covered by the author. Having read the book the student should be able to apply group theory to every area of chemistry to which it is relevant. Chapters one through seven cover basic concepts and chapter nine through eleven more advanced topics. Chapter eight bridges these two levels so that the book as a whole enables the student to develop his understanding of the subject in a logical way.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Weight
560 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-90705-3 (9780471907053)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Theories in Conflict; The Symmetry of the Water Molecule; The Electronic Structure of the Water Molecule; The D2h Character Table and the Electronic Structures of Ethylene and Diborane; The Electronic Structure of Bromine Pentafluoride BrF5; The Electronic Structure of the Amonia Molecule; The Electronic Structures of Some Cubic Molecules; Groups and Sub-Groups; Molecular Vibrations; Direct Products; -Electron Systems; Appendices.