'Nature of the chemical bond' By L.Pauling

[Bladibla]

I recently scoured through Amazon to find a somewhat decent chemistry book, and these are the list of books I am interested in at the moment:

Advanced chemistry 1,2 by Phillip C Matthews of Trinity college Dublin
Nature of the chemical bond by l.Pauling

I got the first 2 books by matthews, and are better than i expected. However the second book, while scouring through libraries to look for it ending in failure, i have only heard superficial 'popularity' rather than much detail on its content.

So my question is: Does anyone have this book by L.Pauling? And to you, is it good or bad or 'decent'?

 

[Gokul43201]

I have "The Chemical Bond" by Pauling; Cornell University Press, 1967, which is simply a slightly abridged version of the classic work cited by you. This is an excellent book, and much more readable (and less daunting) than the original (which I have looked at in the library).

But this book is much harder to find than the original. I was fortunate enough to buy it at a used book sale for $0.25 !

 

[hhegab]

This book is considered a classic in the field of chemistry and has been cited as a groundbreaking work in understanding the nature of chemical bonds. It was first published in 1939 by Linus Pauling, a renowned chemist and two-time Nobel Prize winner. In this book, Pauling presents his concept of the chemical bond, which explains how atoms are held together to form molecules.

The book covers topics such as atomic structure, quantum mechanics, and molecular structure, providing a comprehensive understanding of the chemical bond. It also delves into the different types of bonds, such as ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds, and their properties and characteristics.

Many chemists and scientists consider this book to be a must-read for anyone interested in chemistry, as it presents a fundamental understanding of the building blocks of matter. It has been praised for its clear and concise explanations and has been used as a textbook in many chemistry courses.

Overall, "Nature of the Chemical Bond" by L. Pauling is highly recommended for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of chemical bonds and their role in the world of chemistry.