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Providing an introduction to the kinetics reaction systems in solution, this text presents a treatment of the advanced topics, comprising solvent effects, fast reaction techniques, and heterogeneous liquid - liquid two-phase systems. It introduces research areas in solution kinetics, diffusion, and transport in chemical and biological membranes.

Describes the computational methods used by practising chemists. This work presents the various techniques available, and how they can be applied to single molecules, to assemblies of molecules, and to molecules undergoing reaction.

Describing the coordination chemistry of macrocyclic ligands, this book introduces common types of ligands and strategies for the synthesis of the free ligands and their metal complexes. It also describes the unique thermodynamic and kinetic properties of macrocyclic complexes and applications of the ligands.

The general principles of polar rearrangements are brought together in this text, which deals with the rearrangements involving electron-deficient atoms or charged intermediates. The discussions of the reaction mechanisms are followed by examples of synthetic applications, providing a concise account of the importance of these processes.

Looks at the properties and reactions of main group organometallic compounds, placing particular emphasis on their applications in synthesis. This book adopts a logical approach to this important area of organic chemistry, and provides the student with an account of various aspects of the field.

This text describes the properties and reactions of organoboranes and organosilanes, emphasizing how they can be used to provide simple solutions to a variety of synthetic problems. Study questions are provided at the end of each section, and suggested further reading provides a useful guide to more advanced work in the field.

Introduces the techniques of modern electroanalysis which has a particularly important role to play with environmental concerns. This work describes the basic principles of the necessary electrochemistry and electrochemical sensors and their mode of functioning. It is intended for graduate chemists, biochemists, and students of engineering.

Provides an overview of computers and their use in chemistry. This work presents the basic ideas required to understand and exploit computers as encountered by chemistry students in their studies and in the laboratory at different stages up to and including research level. It also gives readers an insight into the workings of computers.

Solvents other than water are used in chemical analysis, manufacturing and specialist syntheses. This book, written for undergraduate chemistry students, covers the necessary theory required to understand how to choose appropriate solvents for different applications. It includes details for the common solvents used in contemporary chemistry.

This volume provides an overview of the chemistry of cyclic (non-aromatic) organic compounds containing rings of carbon atoms. Such structures include many compounds which play a key role in the natural world (e.g. perfumes and pheromones) and in pharmacology (e.g. the steroids).

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.

Artificial intelligence is not just about making machines think; it is also a powerful problem-solving tool. Many scientific problems can be solved only with difficulty using conventional methods, yet these same problems may be suited to attack using artificial intelligence. This work introduces these techniques and their impact upon science.

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.

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.

Provides an introduction to the study of the magnetic properties of materials.

Understanding the factors which determine the rates and products of elementary reactions is of fundamental importance to chemists. This informative book contains a concise introductory account of the theoretical framework and experimental methods used to elucidate the detailed mechanism of gas phase elementary reactions.

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.

This is a thoroughly updated edition of one of the best selling titles in the Oxford Chemistry Primer series. John Jones provides an excellent, easy to read introduction to amino acid and peptide synthesis aimed at second and final year undergraduates.

Introduces the fundamental chemistry of the molecules that are essential to all cells. Covering biological chemistry from a chemical viewpoint, this book integrates mechanistic chemistry and physical chemical principles. Specific examples are included, in order that the students see the scientific principles 'in action'.

Undergraduates reading chemistry often have only a rudimentary understanding of the way in which electronics and allied disciplines have provided powerful tools that enable creative experimentation to be performed. This book provides an understanding of some of the basic techniques that are harnessed for the benefit of chemists.

Suitable for pre-university students, and providing a basis for university courses in chemistry and related subjects, this work features chapters which cover the structure of atoms, ions and molecules, reactivity, kinetics, and equilibrium. The chapters also give an insight into more advanced areas, drawing on real world examples.

Gives students grounding in pH and associated equilibria, material which are fundamental to the understanding of many aspects of chemistry. This book uses the theoretical developments which have led to more generalized approaches to equilibrium problems.

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 behaviour of inorganic pollutants in the environment. This clear and progressive introduction to the topic uses a wide range of examples to explain the behaviour of chemical species in aquatic systems.

This accessible text provides a resume of fundamental concepts in inorganic chemistry. The material is arranged alphabetically for ease of use, and the entries are longer and more complete than typical dictionary entries. This makes the book ideal as a companion to larger textbooks of inorganic chemistry.

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.

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.

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.

Essentials of Inorganic Chemistry 2 provides an accessible collection of key topics for upper-level undergraduate students of inorganic chemistry. Arranged alphabetically for easy-reference this concise text will be invaluable to second, third and fourth year chemists for looking up unfamiliar subject areas and for revision of topics in preparation for examinations.

An understanding of energy levels in atoms and molecules is an essential foundation for the study of physical chemistry. This short text provides an uncomplicated introduction to this topic and will be of value to all students on first courses in spectroscopy.

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.