book reviews Editor: W. F. KIEFFER College of Wowter WoMter, Ohio
College Chemirtty With Qualitative A n d y r i s
chapters. A more thermodynamical approabh is taken in the chapters i n Chemical Equilibrium and Eleetroehemistry. William H . Nebergall, Frederic C . Other expanded and modernized chapters Schmidt, both of Indiana University, are those on Biochemistry and Coardineand Henry F . Holtzclaw, J r . , University tion Compounds, with incressed emphasis of Nebraska. 3rd ed. Raytheon Eduon geometric shapes and orbital hybridication Co., Boston, 1968. 760 pp. zation. Figs. and tables. $9.95. A rearranged chapter sequence places Another thorough revision of this popuNuclear Chemistry and chapters involving lar text is apparent in its Third Edition ionic equilibria earlier in the text. [see J. CHEM.EDUC.26, 51 (1958); ibid., There is some reduction in descriptive 40, 499 (1963)l. "College Chemistry" material with multiple chapters on the differs from "General Chemistry" by the halogens, sulfur, nitrogeni and carbon now same authors in that the study of the comhined into one chapter on each. Some metals is organized according to qualitaof these changes have been made by the tive analysis groups rather than according authors in response t o suggestionk hy t o their periodic relationships. I t includes users of the text in its previous editions. rather complete semimicro qualitative Approximately 1500 questions and prohanalytical procedures for 24 cations m d lems are provided s t the ends of the c h a p 13 anions ss well as a section on >he andyters. Some of t,hese are more difficult and sis of solid materials. As it should he, challenging than those in earlier editions. stress in this section is placed on underFortunately, the authors continue their standing t h e reasons for the various steps strong emphasis on significant figures and in the procedures with the objective of units throughout the text, unlike many learning the chemistry of the common which have sections on these topics in the inorganic ions. appendix hut ignore them in the remainder An increased emphasis has been placed of the hook. Over 400 up-to-date referon theory in this Edition, with expanded ences are also listed with each chapter. treatment of energy and quanta, wave The format of the book is attractive functions, and the relationship of q ~ ~ s n t n m featuring two colors throughout. The artwork and illustrations are much imnumbers t o electronic structure. An excellent new chapter on Molecular Orbitals proved with the diagrams of three dimenhas been added and applications of molecsional structilres being especially well ular orbital concepts are made in later done. In the qualitative analysis section,
William H . Nebergall, Frederie C . Schmidt, and H m r y Ir'. Holtzclaw, Jr., College Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis . . ,258 Howard Neehamkin, The Chemistry of the Elements ,258 Ernest Griswold, Chemical Bonding and Structure . . ,259 Emil J . Margolis, Bonding.and Structure: A Review of Fundclmentd Chemistrv .. ,259 Harold G.'Durman, Principles of General Chemistry .. ,260 J w r y R. M o h ~ i gand Douglas C . Neckem, Laboratory Experiments in Organic . . ,260 Chemistry S . Cofley, editor, Rodd's Chemistry of Carbon Compounds. Volume I: Aliphatio Compounds, Part F. Penta- and Higher Polyhydric Alcohols, Their Oxidation Products and Derivatives, Saccharides ., 4 7 6 S . Cofley, editor, Rodd's Chemistry of Carbon Compounds. Volpme 11: Alicyclic Compounds, Part B. Six- and HLher-Membered Monocyclic Communds . . .A276 Cliford W . Seibel, Helium-Child of the Sun . .A280 R. Barbour, Glass Blowing for Laboratory Technicians . . .A280 James E. Hammesfahr and Clair L. Stong, Creative Glassblowing . . .A284 Melvin Calvin and Margart J . Jorgenson, editors, Bio-Organic Chemistry. Read. . . A284 ings from Scientifi American E. H . E . Pietsch and the Gmelin Institute, editors, Gmelins Handhuch deFAnorganischen Chemie. 8. Auflsge, System Nommer 14, Kohlenstoff. Teil B, Lieiernng 3, Chemisehes Verhalten von Graphit. Graphitverhindm~gen. Kolloider Kohlenstoff . .A284 E. H . E . Pietsch and the Gmelin Institute, editors, Gmelins Handhuch der Anorganischen Chemie. 8. Auflage, System Nummer 34, Quecksilber. Teil B, Lieferung 3, Verhindungen von Quecksilher und Schwefel his Quecksilher und ..A286 Kohlenstoff Walter Wittenberger, Reohen in der Chemie . .A286
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the laboratory procednres appear in heavier type and in color, which serves to set them apart from the theoretical discussion. An additional aid for the student is available in the form of a paperback "Study Guide" by Norman E. Griswold. This is usable with the Third Edit,ions of either "College Chemistry" or "General Chemistry." The Guide provides an ovewiew of each chapter, words frequently mispronounced (even instructors will find this useful), end Self-Help Tests. I n summary, this text is ideal for a first year course which integrates general chemistry and qualitative analysis. Where qualitative analysis is not taught, the "General Chemistry" hook deserves consideration. Both hooks are modern, pedagogically sound, and reflect the ailthars' conviction that "descriptive m* terial interspersed and coordinated with theory provides the soundest hasis for teaching theory." ALBERTINE KROHN University aj Toledo Toledo. Ohio
The Chemistry of the Elements Howard Neehamkin, Trenton State College. McGraw-Hill Book Co., New 270 pp. 13.5 X 20 York, 1968. ix em. $3.50, paperbound.
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This paperbound hook is a: "unique supplement to introductory chemistry coursesn-"providing descriptive information about the elements and their comof today's texts are poundsu-"Most theoretically oriented and therefore lack important descriptive material." The hook "is designed to fill this gap with updated descriptive material presented in a. concise well-organized manner." Each of the elements whose chemistry is covered in this hook is trertbed using the following sequence of topics: ( a ) history and introduction; (b) preparation; ( c ) physical and chemical properties; and ( d ) important compounds and some of its tlnalvtical reactions (tests). The seouence of ireatment of thk chkmical elements follows the listing of elements in vertical columns of the periodic chart; hydrogen being treated initially and followed by the alkali metals, etc., with the transition metal element,s following coverage of the halogens. The final three chapters treat The Rare Earths, The Actinide Elements, and the The Rare Gases in this order. While in complete sympathy and agreement with the author's idea and aim in the preparat,ion of this descriptive supplement for the "modern" general chemistry text, one encounters difficuky in attempting to parallel treatment of specific elements wit,h this descriptive coverage. I t uses terms and concepts not familiar to the inexperienced student. On page 3 under Hydrogen one notes the statement-"reductian products of H B 0 4 such as SOn and Ha"-while farbher down on the same page the terms "ionic hydrides," "dkali metals," and "alkaline earth metals" are encountered. One appreciates the idea, of "updated descriptive materid," hut is surprised to
