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chemical bonds A Dialogs
This book takes the form of a dialogue between two scientists, exploring core concepts of chemical bonding across the landscape of inorganic, physical, organic, and biochemistry. It covers topics such as:
The fundamental nature of the chemical bond
Molecular orbital theory and its limitations, including bond dissociation
Role of d-orbitals in main-group and hypervalent compounds
Metallic bonding
Electronic structure of solids
Hückel’s rule, steric repulsion, VSEPR
By using a conversational Q&A format, the book:
– Clarifies challenging bonding concepts
– Offers an orbital-based approach to quantum chemistry
– Delivers key insights through an engaging and accessible style
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