Coulson's Valence

1. Theories of valence 2. Wavefunctions: atomic orbitals 3. Wave-mechanical principles 4. Qualitative MO theory: diatomic molecules 5. Electron-pair wavefunctions 6. Bonding in diatomic molecules 7. Polyatomic molecules: structure and shape 8. Carbon compounds 9. Transition-metal compounds 10. Chemical reactivity 11. The solid state 12. Weak interactions and unusual bonds 13. Self-consistent field theory Appendix 1. Probabilities Appendix 2. Angular momentum Appendix 3. Group theory References Subject index Units and periodic tableCharles Alfred Coulson is the author of 'Coulson's Valence', published 1980 under ISBN 9780198551454 and ISBN 0198551452.