100 Best Inorganic Chemistry Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Richard P. Feynman

5.0

The legendary introduction to physics from the subject's greatest teacher
"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning a book that has remained a definitive introduction to physics for decades. Ranging from the most basic principles of Newtonian physics

Recommended by Bill Gates and David Bainbridge.

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CEO/Microsoft

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David Bainbridge

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The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

Sam Kean

5.0

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?

The periodic table is one of our crowning scientific achievements, but it's also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, betrayal and obsession. The f

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Michelle Francl

Sam Kean brings the periodic table to life with the stories you didn’t hear in high school chemistry but will wish you did. [source]

Timothy J. Jorgensen

I do like the story of radium. [source]

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Inorganic Chemistry

Catherine E. Housecroft, Alan G. Sharpe, Catherine Housecroft, Alan Sharpe

4.7

This book's fresh writing style--combined with up-to-date coverage, numerous examples, worked exercises, and real-life applications--provides a critical introduction to modern inorganic chemistry. It offers superior coverage of all key areas, including descriptive chemistry, MO theory, bonding, and physical inorganic chemistry. Chapter topics are presented in logical order and include: basic conce

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Inorganic Chemistry

Gary L. Miessler, Donald A. Tarr

4.7

This highly readable book provides the essentials of Inorganic Chemistry with molecular symmetry as its foundation. Chapter topics include atomic structure, molecular orbitals, organometallic chemistry, simple bonding theory, symmetry and group theory, and more. For chemists and other professionals who want to update or improve their background in the field.

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Scientific American September 2026

Scientific American

4.6

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives

Mark Miodownik

4.6

This fascinating new book by the bestselling scientist and engineer Mark Miodownik is an expert tour of the world of the droplets, heartbeats and ocean waves that we come across every day. Structured around a plane journey which sees encounters with substances from water and glue to coffee and wine, he shows how these liquids can bring death and destruction as well as wonder and fascination.

From L

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Inorganic Chemistry in Biology

Patricia C. Wilkins, Ralph G. Wilkins

4.6

Emphasizing the importance of inorganic chemistry in biological systems, this book describes the importance and impact of a number of elements, other than carbon, in biological chemistry. It provides a short basic background covering the interactions of inorganic molecules, especially metal ions, with biomolecules. Biologically important elements and their occurrences and functions in biomaterials

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Concise Inorganic Chemistry

J. D. Lee

4.6

This edition is organized into six parts: theoretical concepts and hydrogen; the s-block; the p-block; the d-block; the f-block; and other topics (the nucleus and spectra). It concentrates on the commercial exploitation of inorganic chemicals date. Every chapter in the book has been revised and updated and follows the IUPAC recommendation that the main groups and the tranisition metals be numbered

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The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue: Remarkable Hope for Depression, COVID, AIDS & other Viruses, Alzheimer’s, Autism, Cancer, Heart Disease, ... Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction)

Mark Sloan

4.5

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Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World

Mark Miodownik

4.5

A New York Times Bestseller

An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science

Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are the sorts of questions that Mark Miodownik is constantly asking himself. A globally-renowned

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Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

Mark Miodownik’s personal and professional obsession, as he explains in his book Stuff Matters, is basic materials we often take for granted such as paper, glass, concrete, and steel -- as well as new super-materials that will change our world in the decades ahead. I’m pleased to report that he is a witty, smart writer who has a great talent for imparting his love of this subject. As a result, Stuff Matters is a fun, accessible read. [source]

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Superheavy: Making and Breaking the Periodic Table

Kit Chapman

4.5

An in-depth look at how elements are discovered, why they matter and where they will take us.

The science of element discovery is a truly fascinating field, and is constantly rewriting the laws of chemistry and physics as we know them. Superheavy is the first book to take an in-depth look at how synthetic elements are discovered, why they matter and where they will take us. From the Cold War nucle

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Stuart Cantrill

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Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction

Lesley E. Smart, Elaine A. Moore

4.5

Intended for first- and second-year undergraduates, this introduction to solid state chemistry includes practical examples of applications and modern developments to offer students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-life situations. The third edition of Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction has been comprehensively revised and updated. Building a foundation with a thorough descripti

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Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1)

Simone Elkeles

4.5

A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers.

When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created 'perfect' life is about to unravel before her eyes. She's forced to be lab partners with Alex Fuentes, a gang member from the other side of town, and he is about to threaten everything she's worked so hard for: he

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Shriver & Atkins' Inorganic Chemistry

Peter Atkins

4.5

This edition represents an integral part of a student's chemistry education. Its unique 'Frontiers' chapters cover materials science, nanotechnology, catalysis, and biological inorganic chemistry, and have been fully updated to reflect advances in these key areas of contemporary research and industrial application.

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Inorganic Chemistry for Dummies

Michael Matson and Alvin W. Orbaek

4.5

The easy way to get a grip on inorganic chemistryInorganic chemistry can be an intimidating subject, but it doesn't have to be! Whether you're currently enrolled in an inorganic chemistry class or you have a background in chemistry and want to expand your knowledge, "Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies" is the approachable, hands-on guide you can trust for fast, easy learning.

"Inorganic Chemistry For

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Inorganic Chemistry

Duward Shriver, Peter Atkins

4.5

The bestselling textbook inorganic chemistry text on the market covers both theoretical and descriptive aspects of the subject, and emphasizes experimental methods, industrial applications, and modern topics.

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The Mystery of Life's Origin: The Continuing Controversy

Charles B Thaxton

4.5

The origin of life from non-life remains one of the most enduring mysteries of modern science. The Mystery of Life's Origin: The Continuing Controversy investigates how close scientists are to solving that mystery and explores what we are learning about the origin of life from current research in chemistry, physics, astrobiology, biochemistry, and more. The book includes an updated version of the

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Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers

John Palmer Ph.D. former research…

4.5

Water is an essential component for staying alive and one of the foundation elements in the brewing process. Written by How to Brew author John Palmer and professional brewer, Colin Kaminski, this second book in Brewers Publications Brewing Elements Series, Water, will take the mystery out of using water in brewing beer. Beginning with an overview on sources, quality and geography, this book will

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The Chemistry of Explosives

Jacqueline Akhavan

4.5

The third edition of this popular book has been fully revised and updated and outlines the basic principles needed to understand the mechanism of explosions by chemical explosives. The history, theory and chemical types of explosives are introduced, providing the reader with information on the physical parameters of primary and secondary explosives. Thermodynamics, enthalpy, free energy and gas eq

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Structural Methods in Molecular Inorganic Chemistry

D. W. H. Rankin, Norbert Mitzel, et al.

4.5

Determining the structure of molecules is a fundamental skill that all chemists must learn. Structural Methods in Molecular Inorganic Chemistry is designed to help readers interpret experimental data, understand the material published in modern journals of inorganic chemistry, and make decisions about what techniques will be the most useful in solving particular structural problems.

Following a gen

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Physical Methods In Inorganic Chemistry

Russell S. Drago

4.4

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Scientific American April 2026

Scientific American

4.4

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Inorganic Chemistry (Quick Study Academic)

Inc. BarCharts

4.4

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Organic Chemistry:Structure and Function: Structure and Function - With Unique International Edition Problem Sets

K. Peter C. Vollhardt

4.4

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Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity

James E. Huheey, Ellen A. Keiter, Richard L. Keiter

4.4

This edition contains rewritten chapters throughout, with expanded coverage of symmetry and group theory and related areas such as spectroscopy and crystallography. Reorganized chapters on bonding, coordination chemistry and organometallic chemistry are also included.

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The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms

Robert B. Grossman

4.4

Intended for students of intermediate organic chemistry, this text shows how to write a reasonable mechanism for an organic chemical transformation. The discussion is organized by types of mechanisms and the conditions under which the reaction is executed, rather than by the overall reaction as is the case in most textbooks. The treatment emphasizes unifying principles, showing how common mechanis

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Symmetry and Spectroscopy: An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy

Daniel C. Harris and Michael D. Bertolucci

4.4

"The authors use an informal but highly effective writing style to present a uniform and consistent treatment of the subject matter." — Journal of Chemical Education.
The primary focus of this text is to introduce students to vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, presenting applications of group theory to the interpretation of UV, visible, and infrared spectra without assuming a high level of ba

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Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry

Bodie E. Douglas, Darl H. McDaniel, John J. Alexander

4.4

Inorganic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies inorganic compounds, their behavior in different reactions and their composition. Douglas introduces basic concepts of Inorganic in a readable manner.

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Space Groups for Solid State Scientists

Michael Glazer and Gerald Burns

4.4

This comprehensively revised - essentially rewritten - new edition of the 1990 edition (described as extremely useful by MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS and as understandable and comprehensive by Scitech) guides readers through the dense array of mathematical information in the International Tables Volume A. Thus, most scientists seeking to understand a crystal structure publication can do this from this boo

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Chemistry of the Elements

N. N. Greenwood, A. Earnshaw

4.4

When this innovative textbook first appeared in 1984 it rapidly became a great success throughout the world and has already been translated into several European and Asian languages. Now the authors have completely revised and updated the text, including more than 2000 new literature references to work published since the first edition. No page has been left unaltered but the novel features which

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Nomenclature Of Inorganic Chemistry: Recommendations 1990

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Commission on the Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry and G. J. Leigh

4.4

Chemical nomenclature has attracted attention since the beginning of chemistry. The need to exchange information and therefore propose nomenclature has persisted and the responsibility for providing nomenclature to the chemical community has been assigned to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, whose Rules for Inorganic Nomenclature have been published and revised in 1958 and 197

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Elemental: How the Periodic Table Can Now Explain (Nearly) Everything

Tim James

4.4

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AP Chemistry Crash Course

Adrian Dingle

4.4

AP® Chemistry Crash Course®

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At REA, we invented the quick-review study guide for AP® exams. A decade later, REA’s Crash Course® remains the top choice for AP® students who want to make the most of their study time and earn a high score.

Here’s why more AP® teachers and students turn to REA’s AP® Chemistry Crash Co

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Solid State Chemistry and Its Applications

Anthony R. West

4.4

Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, 2nd Edition: Student Edition is an extensive update and sequel to the bestselling textbook Basic Solid State Chemistry, the classic text for undergraduate teaching in solid state chemistry worldwide.

Solid state chemistry lies at the heart of many significant scientific advances from recent decades, including the discovery of high-temperature superconduct

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Chemistry3: Introducing Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry

Andrew Burrows

4.4

Chemistry is widely considered to be the central science: it encompasses concepts on which all other branches of science are developed. Yet, for many students entering college, gaining a firm grounding in chemistry is a real challenge. Chemistry3 responds to this challenge, providing students with a full understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry on which to build later studies.

Uniqu

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Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry

Mark J. Winter and John E. Andrew

4.4

Intended to complement Foundations of Organic Chemistry, the best-selling Primer by Michael Hornby and Josephine Peach, this text is a broad overview of inorganic chemistry. Writing in an informal and relaxed style, Mark Winter and John Andrew cover the basics and also highlight the industrial and environmental relevance of inorganic chemistry.

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The Mystery of Life's Origin: Reassessing Current Theories

Charles Thaxton

4.4

A seminal work for the theory of intelligent design, this book provides a scientific critique of the prevailing paradigmatic theories of chemical evolution. The authors include Discovery Institute fellows Charles Thaxton and Walter Bradley, and they conclude that the prebiotic soup from which the first cell supposedly arose is a myth. The Miller-Urey experiments employed an unrealistic gas mixture

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The Periodic Table: A Field Guide to the Elements

Gail Dixon

4.4

As one of the most recognizable images in science, the periodic table is ingrained in our culture. First drawn up in 1869 by Dmitri Mendeleev, its 118 elements make up not only everything on our planet but also everything in the entire universe.

The Periodic Table looks at the fascinating story and surprising uses of each of those elements, whether solid, liquid or gas. From the little-known uses o

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The Periodic Table: A visual guide to the elements

Tom Jackson

4.4

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table.

Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and sur

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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

F. Albert Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Carlos A. Murillo, Manfred Bochmann

4.4

For more than a quarter century, Cotton and Wilkinson's Advanced Inorganic Chemistry has been the source that students and professional chemists have turned to for the background needed to understand current research literature in inorganic chemistry and aspects of organometallic chemistry. Like its predecessors, this updated Sixth Edition is organized around the periodic table of elements and pro

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How To Refine Precious Metals: The Gold Refinery Process & PGM Refining

Stephen Kelsey Looser

4.4

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A Dictionary of Chemistry (Oxford Quick Reference)

Jonathan Law and Richard Rennie

4.3

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Coordination Chemistry: Master

Joan Ribas Gispert

4.3

Suitable for graduate students, master courses and postdocs, this is the first textbook to discuss the whole range of contemporary coordination chemistry. It has been thoroughly reviewed by leading textbook authors, and the concept already proven by the successful Spanish edition.
After an introduction, the book covers in a clearly ordered manner structure and bonding, supramolecular coordination

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Elemental Haiku: Poems to honor the periodic table, three lines at a time

Mary Soon Lee

4.3

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Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements

Hugh Aldersey-Williams

4.3

Everything is made of them, from the furthest reaches of the universe to this book that you hold in your hands, including you. Like you, the elements have lives: personalities and attitudes, talents and shortcomings, stories rich with meaning. You may think of them as the inscrutable letters of the periodic table but you know them much better than you realise. Welcome to a dazzling tour through hi

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Scientific American July/August 2026

Scientific American

4.3

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements

John Emsley

4.3

What is the most common element in the universe? Can you name the noble gases? Everything we see around us is made of chemical elements, but most of us know little about them.
Penned by award-winning science writer John Emsley, Nature's Building Blocks explains the what, why and wherefore of the chemical elements. Arranged alphabetically, from Actinium to Zirconium, it is a complete guide to all 1

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Magnetochemistry

A. F. Orchard

4.3

This new title in the Oxford Chemistry Primers series provides an introductory survey of the magnetic properties of chemical compounds with a particular focus, later in the book, on paramagnets. It also illustrates the applications of both susceptibility measurements and EPR spectra in the characterisation of electronic structures. The uses of

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Chemistry All-in-One For Dummies (+ Chapter Quizzes Online)

Christopher R. Hren, John T. Moore, Peter J. Mikulecky

4.3

Everything you need to crush chemistry with confidenceChemistry All-in-One For Dummies arms you with all the no-nonsense, how-to content you’ll need to pass your chemistry class with flying colors. You’ll find tons of practical examples and practice problems, and you’ll get access to an online quiz for every chapter. Reinforce the concepts you learn in the classroom and beef up your understanding

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Aquatic Environmental Chemistry

Alan G. Howard

4.3

Equilibrium inorganic chemistry underlies the composition and properties of the aquatic environment and provides a sound basis for understanding both natural geochemical processes and the behavior of inorganic pollutants in the environment. Designed for readers having basic chemical and mathematical knowledge, this book includes material and examples suitable for undergraduate students in the earl

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The Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance

Eric R. Scerri

4.3

The periodic table is one of the most potent icons in science. It lies at the core of chemistry and embodies the most fundamental principles of the field. The one definitive text on the development of the periodic table by van Spronsen (1969), has been out of print for a considerable time. The present book provides a successor to van Spronsen, but goes further in giving an evaluation of the extent

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Basic Inorganic Chemistry

F. Albert Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Paul L. Gaus

4.3

Explains the basics of inorganic chemistry with a primary emphasis on facts; then uses the student's growing factual knowledge as a foundation for discussing the important principles of periodicity in structure, bonding and reactivity. New to this updated edition: improved treatment of atomic orbitals and properties such as electronegativity, novel approaches to the depiction of ionic structures,

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Inorganic Chemistry

A. G Sharpe

4.3

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Supramolecular Chemistry

Paul D. Beer, Philip A. Gale, et al.

4.3

This text provides a concise and fully illustrated introduction to the study of interactions between molecules. Now a fundamental area of chemical research, supramolecular chemistry is important in an array of fields, ranging from the design of extraction agents for environmentally toxic species to the development of new pharmaceuticals. This book is structured in a logical manner and provides an

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A World on Fire: A Heretic, an Aristocrat, and the Race to Discover Oxygen

Joe Jackson

4.3

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Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry (Reinhold Chemistry Textbook Series)

Marion Clyde Day Jr, Joel Selbin, et al.

4.3

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Understanding Advanced Physical Inorganic Chemistry: The Learner's Approach (Revised Edition)

KIM SENG CHAN and JEANNE TAN

4.3

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Chemistry: An Atoms-Focused Approach

Thomas R. Gilbert

4.3

More than atoms first-atoms focused.The authors, who have more than two decades of combined experience teaching an atoms-first course, have gone beyond reorganizing the topics. They emphasize the particulate nature of matter throughout the book in the text, art, and problems, while placing the chemistry in a biological, environmental, or geological context. The authors use a consistent problem-sol

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Inorganic Chemistry, Solution Manual

MIESSLER

4.3

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Periodic Table Basic (Quickstudy Reference Guides - Academic)

Inc. BarCharts

4.3

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It's a Gas: The Sublime and Elusive Elements That Expand Our World

Mark Miodownik

4.3

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Synthesis and Technique in Inorganic Chemistry (Revised)

Gregory S. Girolami, Thomas B. Rauchfuss, et al.

4.3

This laboratory manual introduces students to modern synthetic and instrumental techniques currently used in inorganic chemistry. The third edition has been updated to reflect developments in the field, providing greater emphasis on applications related to biochemistry and materials science.

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Chemical Thermodynamics: Essential Chemistry Self-Teaching Guide

Sterling Education

4.3

Essential self-teaching guide on chemical thermodynamics.Essential Chemistry Self-Teaching Guides is a comprehensive compendium to learn and master multifaceted chemistry topics.

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Principles of Inorganic Chemistry

Brian W. Pfenni

4.3

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Microscale Inorganic Chemistry: A Comprehensive Laboratory Experience

Zvi Szafran, Ronald M. Pike, et al.

4.3

This text is intended to provide students with instruction and valuable laboratory experience in the often neglected area of inorganic chemistry. Divided into four main parts, the book covers chemistry of the main group elements, chemistry of the transition metals, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. Recognizing the high cost of materials, difficulties in waste disposal, and dang

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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (V. 1)

Satya Prakash

4.3

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Scientific American June 2026

Scientific American

4.2

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Group Theory and Chemistry

David M. Bishop

4.2

Group theoretical principles are an integral part of modern chemistry. Not only do they help account for a wide variety of chemical phenomena, they simplify quantum chemical calculations. Indeed, knowledge of their application to chemical problems is essential for students of chemistry. This complete, self-contained study, written for advanced undergraduate-level and graduate-level chemistry stude

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Essential Oils Beauty Secrets Reloaded: How To Make Beauty Products At Home for Skin, Hair & Body Care -A Step by Step Guide & 70 Simple Recipes for Any Skin Type and Hair Type

Janet Evans

4.2

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Chemical Equilibria in Soils

Willard L. Lindsay

4.2

Originally published in 1979, this book is the result of 20 years' experience in teaching soil chemistry and directing graduate research in soil science. Its objective is to bridge the gap between soil science and soil chemistry and to show that most reactions taking place in soils can be understood and predicted from basic chemical relationships. Emphasis is placed on minerals and solid phases in soils that dissolve and precipitate, and in doing so, control the composition of the soil solution. This is the only comprehensive treatment of chemical equilibria in the soil environment that is available. Other texts deal well with the kinetics of reactions in soils but touch lightly on the equilibrium concepts. This text is intended for soil scientists, plant nutritionists, aquatic chemists, geochemists, sanitary and water engineers, environmentalists, and others who are concerned with the reactions, solubility relationships, and fate of chemical substances in soils. This text is more universal in its application than the title may suggest. Chemical equilibrium concepts are commonly used in hydrologic, geologic, and environmental engineering applications. Any earth surface system whose character is influenced by species in aqueous solution can be analyzed by the concepts and methodology described by Dr. Lindsay. The types of problems to which application of equilibrium analysis are valuable include agricultural soil ammendments and fertilization, aquaculture media, waste treatment systems, soil and groundwater contamination and remediation, mine waste and drainage mitigation, and any soil or hydrologic environment that has been contaminated. Problems in these areas are common but critical issues in our modern world, and this book provides the theoretical and empirical basis needed by environmental scientists and engineers. Dr. Lindsay's approach combines basic chemical equilibrium theory with extensive empirical knowledge derived from his own and many other's work in equilibrium speciation. There are several commonly available collections of chemical equilibrium data but this text provides this information in the context of soil, agricultural, and environmental problems and analysis. Chemical speciation computer models, though common now, were new when this text was first published, yet these models compliment rather replace this information. The tables and graphs are well presented and invaluable references. The problems at the end of each section emphasize common traditional soil and agricultural situations, useful for both the new student and those refreshing their memory. A very approachable book, and still useful as a reference tool.

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The Elements We Live By: How Iron Helps Us Breathe, Potassium Lets Us See, and Other Surprising Superpowers of the Periodic Table

Anja Røyne

4.2

An around-the-world journey to discover where in the wild we can find the elements of life and the surprising ways they’re essential to our survival.

We all know that we depend on elements for survival—from the oxygen in the air we breathe to the carbon that forms part of the structure of all living things. But how many of us appreciate the ways our bodies also depend on phosphorous, say, to hold o

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Inorganic Chemistry

Gary Wulfsberg

4.2

This is a textbook for advanced undergraduate inorganic chemistry courses, covering elementary inorganic reaction chemistry through to more advanced inorganic theories and topics. The approach integrates bioinorganic, environmental, geological and medicinal material into each chapter, and there is a refreshing empirical approach to problems in which the text emphasizes observations before moving o

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Vogel's Qualitative Inorganic Analysis

G. Svehla

4.2

Vogel's Qualitative Inorganic Analysis includes many new features as well as details on the preparation of reagents, which are consolidated in the Appendix to assist laboratory staff. All tests are explained by chemical equations and, where necessary, with comments on the equilibrium and kinetics. The detailed descriptions of techniques allows the use of the book outside organised classes.

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30-Second Elements: The 50 Most Significant Elements, Each Explained in Half a Minute

Matthew Nicholls

4.2

30-Second Elements presents you with the foundations of chemical knowledge, distilling the 50 most significant chemical elements into half-a-minute individual entries, using nothing more than two pages, 300 words, and one picture. Along with biographies of the chemists who transformed scientific knowledge, here is your quickest way to know your plutonium from your europium.

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The 13th Element: The Sordid Tale of Murder, Fire, and Phosphorus

John Emsley

4.2

The incredible "glowing" history of the "Devil's element "phosphorus

Discovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by ninth-century industrialists, and abused by twentieth-century combatants, the chemical element phosphorus has fascinated us for more than three centuries. It may even be the cause of will-o'-the wisps and spontaneous human combustion! Now John Emsley has written an

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Building Blocks of the Universe

Isaac Asimov

4.2

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Nonaqueous Electrochemistry

Doron Aurbach

4.2

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Introduction to Glass Science and Technology

J. E. Shelby

4.2

Introduction to Glass Science and Technology presents the fundamental topics in glass science and technology including glass formation, crystallisation and phase separation. A detailed discussion of glass structure models with emphasis on the oxygen balance model is also presented. Additional chapters discuss the most important properties of glasses, including physical, optical, electrical, chemic

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Modern Inorganic Chemistry

William L. Jolly

4.2

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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry: From Lewis to Electron Densities

Ronald J. Gillespie and Paul L. A. Popelier

4.2

Ideal for undergraduate and first-year graduate courses in chemical bonding, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry: From Lewis to Electron Densities can also be used in inorganic chemistry courses. Authored by Ronald Gillespie, a world-class chemist and expert on chemical bonding, and Paul Popelier of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, this text provides students w

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The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals

Robert H. Crabtree

4.2

Fully updated and expanded to reflect recent advances, this Fourth Edition of the classic text provides students and professional chemists with an excellent introduction to the principles and general properties of organometallic compounds, as well as including practical information on reaction mechanisms and detailed descriptions of contemporary applications.

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Chemistry, 4th edition

Catherine E. Housecroft and Edwin C. Constable

4.2

This textbook integrates the three major branches of chemistry - physical, organic and inorganic. The book assumes minimal mathematical background (no calculus or vectors) and provides graphical descriptions and mathematical support where appropriate. End of chapter summaries as well as worked examples with solutions are provided. A Self-Study Workbook is also available with additional problems, w

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Molecular Visions (Organic, Inorganic, Organometallic) Molecular Model Kit #1 by Darling Models to Accompany Organic Chemistry

Darling Models

4.1

Molecular models are as vital a tool for the study of chemistry as calculators are for the study of mathematics. Molecular Visions models may be assembled in infinite combinations enabling the user to construct not only familiar configurations but also undiscovered possibilities.

Models are intended to inspire the imagination, stimulate thought, and assist the visualization process. They present th

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Structural Methods in Inorganic Chemistry

E. A. V. Ebsworth

4.1

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Hydrogen: The Essential Element

John S. Rigden

4.1

Seduced by simplicity, physicists find themselves endlessly fascinated by hydrogen, the simplest of atoms. Hydrogen has shocked, it has surprised, it has embarrassed, it has humbled--and again and again it has guided physicists to the edge of new vistas where the promise of basic understanding and momentous insights beckoned. The allure of hydrogen, crucial to life and critical to scientific disco

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I Get Wet

Vicki Cobb

4.1

Know the fastest way to cool off on a hot summer day?
You get wet!

Know what happens when you stay out in the rain?
You get wet!

But do you know how and why you get wet?
You will!Renowned science author Vicki Cobb has concocted just the right formula for making scientific principles easy for even the youngest kids to understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play, just add water,

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Radium and the Secret of Life

Luis A. Campos

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Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

Geoff Rayner-Canham

4.1

This bestselling text gives students a less rigorous, less mathematical way of learning inorganic chemistry, using the periodic table as a context for exploring chemical properties and uncovering relationships between elements in different groups. The authors help students understand the relevance of the subject to their lives by covering both the historical development and fascinating contemporar

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Physical Methods in Bioinorganic Chemistry

Lawrence Que

4.1

This text provides detailed coverage of physical methods used in bioinorganic chemistry. Individual chapters are devoted to electronic absorption spectroscopy, resonance Raman spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, ENDOR and ESEEM, magnetic circular dichroism, Mssbauer spectroscopy, magnetism, NMR spectroscopy as applied to paramagnetic systems, and x-ray absorption spectrosco

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Ace General Chemistry I and II (The EASY Guide to Ace General Chemistry I and II): General Chemistry Study Guide, General Chemistry Review

Dr. Holden Hemsworth

4.1

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Scientific American October 2026

Scientific American

4.0

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Instant Notes Inorganic Chemistry

Tony Cox

4.0

Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily. Instant Notes in Inorganic Chemistry, Second Edition has been fully updated and new material added on recent developments in noble-gas chemistry and the synthesis, reactions and characterization of inorganic compounds. New chapters cover the classification

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Scientific American May 2026

Scientific American

4.0

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Nmr Spectroscopy In Inorganic Chemistry

Jonathan A. Iggo

4.0

This book provides a non-mathematical grounding in the physics of NMR spectroscopy and then uses this to explore the use of NMR spectroscopy in inorganic chemistry.
Examples are included from many different areas of inorganic chemistry. The examples are closely related to the theory described. By giving a simple overview of the relevant theory and avoiding the 'pattern recognition' approach freque

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Modern Inorganic Chemistry

Geoffrey Frank Liptrot

4.0

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First Semester General Chemistry Laboratory Manual: Fall 2026 Edition

SCC Chemistry Faculty

4.0

This lab manual is for use in General Chemistry classes including CHEM 400 classes at Sacramento City College

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Chemistry 2e

Paul Flowers, Klaus Theopold, William R. Robinson, Richard Langley

4.0

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is an audio adaptation of the ⁠OpenStax Chemistry 2e textbook⁠. The audiobook is produced by ⁠Audileo⁠.What OpenStax says about their textbook: Chemistry 2e is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the two-semester general chemistry course. The textbook provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of che

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Bioinorganic Chemistry: A Short Course

Rosette M. Roat-Malone

4.0

Introduces students to the basics of bioinorganic chemistry

This book provides the fundamentals for inorganic chemistry and biochemistry relevant to understanding bioinorganic topics. It provides essential background material, followed by detailed information on selected topics, to give readers the background, tools, and skills they need to research and study bioinorganic topics of interest to them

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Chemistry Connections: The Chemical Basis of Everyday Phenomena (Complementary Science)

Kerry K. Karukstis

4.0

One of the greatest challenges facing chemists and chemical educators today is conveying the central importance and relevance of chemistry to students and society at large. The new edition of Chemistry Connections highlights the fundamental role of chemical principles in governing our everyday experiences and observations.

Introductory chemistry students and educators as well as laypersons with an

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Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

G. I. Brown

4.0