Periodicity and the s- and p- block elements

Second Edition

Nicholas C. Norman

Oxford Chemistry Primers

Provides a compelling and accessible introduction to key periodic trends found within the s- and p-blocks of the periodic table.
Compares and contrasts the main theories, models, and approaches to the study of periodicity, encouraging critical thinking.
Frequent diagrams, margin notes, and glossary definitions support students in their learning.
End-of-chapter questions and interactive online questions encourage active learning and promote deep understanding.
Also available as an ebook with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition:

A new final chapter offers a critical overview of the main theories, models, and approaches to the study of periodicity
Updated references point to current research and cutting-edge chemistry
End of chapter exercises and updated in-text graphs enable students to check their understanding of the more complex topics

New Edition

Periodicity and the s- and p- block elements

Second Edition

Nicholas C. Norman

Description

The renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today's students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry.

The learning features provided, including end-of-chapter questions and online multiple-choice questions, encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, further reading, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student's understanding of these essential areas of chemistry.

This new and updated edition of Periodicity and the s- and p-Block Elements provides a compelling and accessible introduction to key periodic trends found within the s- and p-blocks of the periodic table and includes coverage of the elements themselves as well as the compounds they form. Additional chapters focus of acidity and basicity as well as on structure. The final chapter is entirely new to the second edition and contains a critical examination of many theories, models, and approaches to the study of the ideas explored in the book.

Digital formats and resources
The second edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
· The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
· Online resources include multiple choice questions for students to check their understanding, and, for registered adopters, figures and tables from the book

New Edition

Periodicity and the s- and p- block elements

Second Edition

Nicholas C. Norman

Oxford Chemistry Primers

1:Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
2:Periodicity in the Atomic Properties of the Elements
3:Periodicity in the Properties of the Elements
4:General Features of p-Block Element Compounds
5:Compounds of the p-Block Elements
6:Acids and Bases
7:Structure
8:Theories and Models: Scope and Limitations

New Edition

Periodicity and the s- and p- block elements

Second Edition

Nicholas C. Norman

Oxford Chemistry Primers

Author Information

Nicholas C. Norman, School of Chemistry, The University of Bristol

Professor Nick Norman joined the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol in 1995 and was promoted to Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in 2006. He served as Head of the School of Chemistry from 2012-2018 and was Chair of Heads of Chemistry UK from 2017-2019. He served as Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Chemistry at Bristol from 2000-2003 and as Head of the Inorganic and Materials Chemistry Section from 2003-2012. In August 2012, he became Head of the School of Chemistry. In 2005 he was appointed as Chief Executive of Bristol ChemLabS Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

New Edition

Periodicity and the s- and p- block elements

Second Edition

Nicholas C. Norman

Oxford Chemistry Primers

Reviews and Awards

"This book has considerable potential to become the first port of call for any student wanting an introduction to the periodic table and its myriad trends. " - Professor Richard Layfield, University of Sussex