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The Electronic Theory of Valency
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025624983
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Electronic Theory of Valency by Nevil Vincent Sidgwick is a foundational text in the field of theoretical chemistry. Written during a transformative era for the physical sciences, this work synthesizes the principles of atomic structure with the behavior of chemical bonds. Sidgwick explores the application of the Bohr model and electronic configurations to explain how atoms combine to form molecules, effectively bridging the gap between physics and chemistry.
The book covers essential concepts such as the octet rule, coordination compounds, and the nature of shared electron pairs-ideas that became central to modern chemical bonding theory. As an influential contribution to early 20th-century science, it provides a comprehensive overview of the transition from classical valency to a more sophisticated electronic understanding of the elements. Sidgwick's clear exposition and rigorous approach make this a landmark study, offering invaluable insights into the historical development of molecular science and the theoretical underpinnings of chemical interactions. Scholars and students of the history of chemistry will find this work to be a vital resource for understanding how the electronic revolution reshaped our perspective on the physical world.
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