2. Edition - April 2009
115.- Euro
2009. 1080 Pages, Hardcover
- Textbook -
ISBN-10: 0-470-08964-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-08964-4 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Short description
Principles of Physical Chemistry, Second Edition uniquely uses simple physical models as well as rigorous treatments for understanding molecular and supramolecular systems and processes. In this way the presentation assists students in developing an intuitive understanding of the subjects as well as skill in quantitative manipulations. The unifying nature of physical chemistry is emphasized in the book by its organization - beginning with atoms and molecules, and proceeding to molecular assemblies of increasing complexity, ending with the emergence of matter that carries information, i.e. the origin of life, a physicochemical process of unique importance. The aim is to show the broad scope and coherence of physical chemistry.

From the contents
List of Foundations.

List of Justifications.

Preface.

Authors Biography.

List of Symbols.

Introduction.

1 Wave-Particle Duality.

2 Essential Aspects of Structure and Bonding.

3 Schrödinger Equation.

4 Hydrogen Atom.

5 Atoms and the Variational Principle.

6 A Quantitative View of Chemical Bonding.

7 Bonding Described by Electron Pairs and Molecular Orbitals.

8 Molecules with À-Electron Systems.

9 Absorption of Light.

10 Emission of Light.

11 Nuclei: Particle and Wave Properties.

12 Nuclear Spin.

13 Solids and Intermolecular Forces.

14 Thermal Motion of Molecules.

15 Energy Distribution in Molecular Assemblies.

16 Work w, Heat q, and Internal Energy U.

17 Reversible Work wrev, Reversible Heat qrev, and Entropy S.

18 General Conditions for Spontaneity and its Application to Equilibria of Ideal Gases and Dilute Solutions.

19 Formal Thermodynamics and its Application to Phase Equilibria.

20 Real Gases.

21 Real Solutions.

22 Reaction Equilibria in Aqueous Solutions and Biosystems.

23 Chemical Reactions in Electrochemical Cells.

24 Chemical Kinetics.

25 Transition States and Chemical Reactions.

26 Macromolecules.

27 Organized Molecular Assemblies.

28 Supramolecular Machines.

29 Origin of Life: Matter Carrying Information.

Index.