Includes bibliographical references and index.

ch. 1. Moles and molarity -- ch. 2. Structure of the atom, electron configuration and the build-up to the periodic table -- ch. 3. Physical properties of the elements and the periodic table -- ch. 4. Chemical properties of the elements and the periodic table -- ch. 5. Lewis structures of molecules, cations and anions, including oxyanions -- ch. 6. Shape and hybridisation -- ch. 7. Features of interest approach to systematic inorganic chemistry.

"In Inorganic chemistry, emphasis should be placed on the connections between valence shell electron configuration and the physical and chemical properties of the element. Basic Principles of Inorganic Chemistry: Making the Connections is a short, concise book that emphasises these connections, in particular the chemistry of the Main Group compounds. With reference to chemical properties, Lewis Structures, stoichiometry and spider diagrams, students will be able to predict or calculate the chemistry of simple polyatomic compounds from the valence shell configuration and will no longer be required to memorise vast amounts of factual chemistry." "Ideal for students taking chemistry as a subsidiary subject as well as honours degree students."--BOOK JACKET.