Illustrated Dictionary of Chemistry

Chemistry deals with the properties of over a hundred elements. These elements range from highly reactive metals, such as sodium, to noble metals, such as gold. They include the metal and nonmetals, which range from the aggressive oxidizing agent fluorine to unreactive gases such as helium. To provide mastery and appreciation of the broad sweep of the subject, the definitions focuses on trends in reactivity, molecular structure, and properties of the elements and their compounds in relation to their position in the periodic table. These general periodic trends provide a foundation for an initial understanding. Chemical compounds vary from ionic solids, which can be described by simple applications of classical electrostatics, to covalent compounds and metals, to the organic compounds, which are best described by models that have their origin in quantum mechanics. All the above stated facets are specially taken into considerations while developing this dictionary. The terms provided are thoroughly researched and are exhaustive. The language is simple and easy to understand. Even a beginner in the field of Chemistry can understand them without any hitch. This dictionary will certainly prove to be a boon for the readers in getting their cause.