The third dimension /

The three-dimensional aspects of molecular shape can be crucial to both properties and reactions. The Third Dimension explores the arrangements of atoms in molecules and in different types of solids. Initial chapters describe the common crystal structures and how they are related to close-packed arr...

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Corporate Author: Open University
Other Authors: Gagan, Michael, Smart, Lesley
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2002.
Series:Molecular world ; bk. 3.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The three-dimensional aspects of molecular shape can be crucial to both properties and reactions. The Third Dimension explores the arrangements of atoms in molecules and in different types of solids. Initial chapters describe the common crystal structures and how they are related to close-packed arrangements of ions. Metallic, ionic, molecular and extended covalent crystals are covered; major types of crystal defects are also discussed. The book then introduces isomerism, and explores the stereochemical consequences of the tetrahedral carbon atom. Chirality is also investigated. The book concl.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Published in association with the Open University.
Physical Description:1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1847557902
9781847557902
DOI:10.1039/9781847557902