Any suggestions for inorganic chemistry problem books?

[poodlefarm]

I just took an exam in my first semester inorganic course.
I do all the homework without too much trouble and read the material but the problems on the exams are out of this world. They are nothing like the assigned problem sets and the problems in the course book . I've gone through the standard " 3000 chemistry problems solved" and the book we are using in the course is, according to the instuctor, an advanced text.

From what I've learned in my three semesters of calculus is that the only way to really get the material is to do as many problems as possible.
The difficulty I'm having in chemistry, I know, is that I can't find enough challenging problems to practice with.

Does anyone know of a good advanced chemistry problem book? I'm just looking for a supplement to my text which is Zuhmdal's " Chemical Princilples". Just a book with a lot of problems.

 

[gravenewworld]

Inorganic I is usually pretty easy, there is a big jump from inorganic I to inorganic II. In II you get to learn all about bonding theory and group theory. Inorganic Chemistry by Miessler and Tarr has a lot of problems in it, and the text is not written on the easiest level.

 

[ravenprp]

One suggestion for an advanced inorganic chemistry problem book is "Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity" by James E. Huheey, Ellen A. Keiter, and Richard L. Keiter. This book has a wide range of challenging problems that cover various topics in inorganic chemistry. Another option is "Problems and Solutions: Inorganic Chemistry" by I. A. Ibragimov and A. M. Kakhramanov, which also has a large collection of advanced inorganic chemistry problems with detailed solutions. Additionally, you can also try "Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: A Comprehensive Text" by F. Albert Cotton and Geoffrey Wilkinson, which has a section dedicated to problem-solving exercises. Ultimately, the key is to practice as many problems as possible and to seek out challenging ones to truly solidify your understanding of the material. Good luck with your studies!