{"product_id":"arrow-pushing-in-inorganic-chemistry-a-logical-approach-to-the-chemistry-of-the-main-group-elements-paperback","title":"Arrow Pushing in Inorganic Chemistry: A Logical Approach to the Chemistry of the Main-Group Elements - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbhik Ghosh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteffen Berg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvolved as it is with 95% of the periodic table, inorganic chemistry is one of the foundational subjects of scientific study. Inorganic catalysts are used in crucial industrial processes and the field, to a significant extent, also forms the basis of nanotechnology. Unfortunately, the subject is not a popular one for undergraduates. This book aims to take a step to change this state of affairs by presenting a mechanistic, logical introduction to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganic teaching places heavy emphasis on reaction mechanisms - \"arrow-pushing\" - and the authors of this book have found that a mechanistic approach works just as well for elementary inorganic chemistry. As opposed to listening to formal lectures or learning the material by heart, by teaching students to recognize common inorganic species as electrophiles and nucleophiles, coupled with organic-style arrow-pushing, this book serves as a gentle and stimulating introduction to inorganic chemistry, providing students with the knowledge and opportunity to solve inorganic reaction mechanisms.\u003cbr\u003e - The first book to apply the arrow-pushing method to inorganic chemistry teaching\u003cbr\u003e - With the reaction mechanisms approach (\"arrow-pushing\"), students will no longer have to rely on memorization as a device for learning this subject, but will instead have a logical foundation for this area of study\u003cbr\u003e - Teaches students to recognize common inorganic species as electrophiles and nucleophiles, coupled with organic-style arrow-pushing\u003cbr\u003e - Provides a degree of integration with what students learn in organic chemistry, facilitating learning of this subject\u003cbr\u003e - Serves as an invaluable companion to any introductory inorganic chemistry textbook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book to apply the arrow-pushing method to inorganic chemistry teaching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e... \u003ci\u003eIt's a real delight to see that this fundamental approach indeed works beautifully in inorganic chemistry. ... It makes one wonder why it hadn't been \"discovered' sooner. -\u003c\/i\u003e Professor Carl C. Wamser, Portland State University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e... \u003ci\u003eStudents will learn where electrons want to go and their appreciation of how reactions occur will be greatly enhanced.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e... -\u003c\/i\u003e Professor John T. Groves, Princeton University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI urge instructors to try the Ghosh-Berg method when faced with teaching the dreaded \"descriptive\" section of the inorganic course. Arrow pushing not only is great fun, students who try it may actually learn main group chemistry! -\u003c\/i\u003e Professor Harry Gray, California Institute of Technology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInorganic chemistry is a foundational subject of scientific study. However, the sheer size, encyclopedic presentation and memorization-heavy nature of typical textbooks have made it a formidable subject among undergraduates. Shifting gears by applying a mechanistic introduction to the subject, \u003ci\u003eArrow-Pushing in Inorganic Chemistry: A Logical Approach to the Chemistry of the Main-Group Elements\u003c\/i\u003e provides students a gentle, logical and fun way to approach the vast body of facts that is inorganic chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA valuable companion to any introductory inorganic chemistry textbook, \u003ci\u003eArrow Pushing in Inorganic Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Logical Approach to the Chemistry of the Main-Group Elements: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevotes one chapter to each group of the main-group elements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeaches students to recognize common inorganic species as electrophiles and nucleophiles, coupled with organic-style arrow-pushing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a high degree of integration with organic chemistry, thus helping students build on their prior knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a stimulating mix of classic content and cutting-edge discoveries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis excellent companion text makes inorganic chemistry more approachable and exciting for students. It's also ideal for professionals looking for an up-to-date refresher of the field and for scientists from other disciplines, including organic and physical chemists, biochemists, pharmaceutical scientists, physicists and engineers, who are new to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteffen Berg\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAbhik Ghosh\u003c\/b\u003e are chemists based at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway. They share a passion for chemical education, and are particularly interested in developing methods to help high school students and undergraduates understand difficult concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROSE (2015)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47477029634226,"sku":"9781118173985","price":118.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/05a370a5a034f97d8eb61bf77d89ecb6.webp?v=1779191936","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/arrow-pushing-in-inorganic-chemistry-a-logical-approach-to-the-chemistry-of-the-main-group-elements-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}