Book Description: Mercury is one of the more unique elements in the periodic table. Due in large part to relativistic effects this element possesses unique properties such as a higher than expected electron affinity and the formation of strong covalent bonds to soft elements like the heavier halogens and sulfur. All divalent zinc triad metal ions are d10, leading to weak secondary bonds and widely variable geometric preferences
Book Info: Published in 2006 Published by Springer Author David A. Atwood ISBN 3540312544
