• Focused introductions designed to give students an in-depth understanding of a diverse range of important topics in modern chemistry.
• Examples and applications presented throughout help students to see the relevance of the subject to current research and industry.
• Frequent diagrams, margin notes, and glossary definitions support students in their learning.
• Questions at the end of every chapter encourage active learning and promote deep understanding.

New to this Edition:

• Glossary of definitions to help students get to grips with the key terminology.
• Online Resource Centre with downloadable figures for instructors.
• Inclusion of material on covalent bond classes and an expanded discussion of the thermodynamics of complex formation.

   
​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. 
  
The learning features provided, including questions at the end of every chapter encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student's understanding of these essential areas of chemistry. 
  
d-Block Chemistry provides a succinct introduction to the field of transition metal chemistry, assuming little prior knowledge, and giving students a clear conceptual overview of the wide variety of d-block metal complexes. The text is enhanced throughout by numerous bespoke line diagrams and three-dimensional structures, enabling the reader to visualise these important inorganic compounds.
  
  
Online Resource Centre
The Online Resource Centre to accompany d-Block Chemistry features: 

For students: 
· Answers to the end-of-chapter exercises