For courses in Physical Chemistry. This full-color, modern physical chemistry text offers arresting illustrations that set it apart from others of its kind. The authors focus on core topics of physical chemistry, presented within a modern framework of applications. Extensive math derivations are provided, yet the book retains the significant chemical rigor needed in physical chemistry.
Features
- Focusing on core topics, the authors believe it is better for students at this level to understand key topics more deeply, than
to have a shallow understanding of a broad range of topics. Their premise is that with a firm foundation in the basics it will
be easier for the student to understand the extension of the basic model to more complex cases. Supplemental sections
expand on core concepts and are included as optional reading.
- Modern applications are drawn from biology, environmental science, and material science. Spectroscopy applications are
introduced early in concert with theory. For example, IR and rotational spectroscopy are discussed immediately after the
harmonic oscillator and the rigid rotar.
- An emphasis on problem solving includes numerous worked examples that help students practice their math and problem-
solving skills. EOC problems include concept questions, quantitative problems, and a set of problems related to the web-
based simulations and animations. Key equations are highlighted in the text.Math supplements are included in the appendix.
- Modern research is featured throughout along with new developments in the field like scanning tunneling microscopy,
bandgap engineering, quantum wells, teleportation, and quantum computing, to capture students' attention and show them
that physical chemistry is a dynamic branch of science.
- A chapter on Computational Chemistry written by Warren Hehre is included. Hehre has a distinguished reputation as a
developer of computational chemistry software and is credited with bringing these techniques to the educational environment.
- Chemistry Place for Physical Chemistry Website features web-based problems and simulations that require students to
generate graphs, answer questions, or write short essays to demonstrate their understanding of the material. Each online
problem is an assignable exercise that the student can submit to the instructor.
- A full-color design helps to grab and maintain students' attention.
1. Fundamental Concepts of Thermodynamics
2. Heat. Work, Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and The First Law of Thermodynamics
3. The Importance of State Functions: Internal Energy and Enthalpy
4. Thermochemistry
5. Entropy and the Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics
6. Chemical Equilibrium
7. The Properties of Real Gases
8. Phase Diagrams and the Relative Stability of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
9. Ideal and Real Solutions
10. Electrolyte Solutions
...etc...