This work is a foundation course text for first and second year undergraduates in which description and understanding of inorganic chemistry are fully integrated. It covers the main underlying theoretical ideas, taking account of the level of mathematical ability among present-day students commencing university study. Each chapter provides "worked example" problems, supported by additional problem-exercises which test comprehension and serve for revision or self-study.- Provides a foundation course text on the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry for first and second year undergraduates- Integrates description and understanding of inorganic chemistry- Each chapter includes "worked example problems