Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I An introduction to quantum and group theories: Atomic theory and the periodic table -- An introduction to symmetry and group theory -- Part II Models of structure and bonding: Molecular orbital theory -- Covalent bonds and bond energies -- The shapes and polarities of molecules -- Ionic bonding and the solid state -- Occurences, abundances and structures of the elements -- Secondary chemical interactions -- Part III Reactions of inorganic compounds: Electron transfer: oxidation-reduction reactions -- Acid-base chemistry -- Inorganic chemistry in nonaqueous solvents -- Part IV The main group elements: The chemistry of groups 1 and 2 -- The chemistry of groups 13 and 14 -- The chemistry of groups 15-18 -- Part V The transition elements: An introduction to transition metal chemistry -- Bonding models for transition metal complexes -- Reactions of transition metal complexes -- Organotransition metal chemistry and catalysis -- Part VI Special topics: Inorganic cages and clusters -- The lanthanide, actinide and transactinide elements -- Instrumental methods in inorganic chemistry -- An introduction to bioinorganic chemistry.