Synopses & Reviews
This textbook presents a straightforward introduction to physical chemistry. Whilst stressing the fundamentals of the subject, it avoids the mathematical details of specialised techniques such as quantum theory, nuclear magnetic resonance, and spectroscopy. In order to promote an appreciation of 3-dimensional structure in the study of stereo-chemistry and solids, many of the illustrations are presented as stereoscopic views, and directions for observing them are given in an appendix. Each chapter ends with a set of problems of varying degrees of difficulty, which will assist the student in gaining familiarity with the themes of the book, and in testing their ability to apply these themes to new situations; full solutions are provided. The S1 system of units is used throughout and appendices serve as a useful reference source of numerical data. Some mathematical arguments are also developed in appendices, because their inclusion in the text might distract readers from the development of the subject. The book has been developed front an earlier publication by the authors entitled Modern Physical Chemistry, published by Penguin Books Ltd.
Synopsis
The third edition of this text has been completely revised. It is intended primarily for first- and second-year undergraduates in chemistry taking physical chemistry courses. The author gives more attention to the solid and liquid states than is found in other texts on this subject, and introduces topics such as computer simulation and quasicrystals. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems designed to lead the reader to familiarity with the subject and its application in new situations. Computer programs designed to assist the reader, and detailed solutions to the problems, are downloadable from the World Wide Web, from the time of publication.
Synopsis
The third edition of this text has been completely rewritten and revised. The author provides more coverage of solid and liquid states than is found in other texts on this subject, and introduces topics such as computer simulation and quasicrystals. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems and detailed solutions designed to help the reader become familiar with the subject and its applications. Additionally, computer programs specifically designed to assist the reader may be downloaded from the World Wide Web. This modern text on physical chemistry will be of interest to undergraduate students in chemistry, as well as students in other areas of science and engineering who are required to have a familiarity with the subject.
Synopsis
The third edition of this essential undergraduate textbook has been completely rewritten and revised. It introduces topics such as computer simulation and quasicrystals. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems.
Table of Contents
Preface; Physical constants and other numerical data; Symbol notation; 1. Structure, energy, mechanism; 2. Atoms, molecules and their structures; 3. Determination of structure; 4. Energy and energetics; 5. States of matter: gases and liquids; 6. States of matter: solids; 7. Phase rule and properties of solutions; 8. Chemical equilibrium; 9. Electrochemistry; 10. Mechanisms of chemical reactions; Appendixes; Bibliography.