With its easy-to-read approach and focus on core topics, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 2e provides a concise, yet thorough examination of calculus-based physical chemistry. The Second Edition, designed as a learning tool for students who want to learn physical chemistry in a functional and relevant way, follows a traditional organization and now features an increased focus on thermochemistry, as well as new problems, new two-column examples, and a dynamic new four-color design. Written by a dedicated chemical educator and researcher, the text also includes a review of calculus applications as applied to physical chemistry.
- The book includes a wide range of end-of-chapter exercises and problems varying in complexity and difficulty.
- There are over 1,000 opportunities for students to practice and test their understanding of text concepts.
- Chapter 9 provides a unique preview to Quantum Mechanics and helps students contextualize the importance and necessity of the subject.
- The text covers the core concepts of physical chemistry in great detail and includes a large number of worked examples with varying degrees of difficulty.
- The book emphasizes understanding physical chemistry concepts through conceptual examples and exercises.
- Chapters 1-8 have been completely revised for a better examination of principles of thermochemistry.
- The book features a dynamic, four-color art and photo program throughout.
- Two-column in-text examples provide more explanation on problem-solving and key concepts.
- There are a greater number of end-of-chapter problems with a wider variety of difficulty.
- Thermochemistry is emphasized throughout the entire book
1. Gases and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
2. The First Law of Thermodynamics.
3. The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics.
4. Free Energy and Chemical Potential.
5. Introduction to Chemical Equilibrium.
6. Equilibria in Single-Component Systems.
7. Equilibria in Multiple-Component Systems.
8. Electrochemistry and Ionic Solutions.
9. Pre-Quantum Mechanics.
10. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics.
11. Quantum Mechanics: Model Systems and the Hydrogen Atom.
12. Atoms and Molecules.
13. Introduction to Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics.
14. Rotational and Vibrational Spectroscopy.
15. Introduction to Electronic Spectroscopy and Structure.
16. Introduction to Magnetic Spectroscopy.
17. Statistical Thermodynamics: Introduction.
18. More Statistical Thermodynamics.19. The Kinetic Theory of Gases.
20. Kinetics.
21. The Solid State: Crystals.
22. Surfaces.
Appendixes.
Answers to Selected Exercises.
Index.
David W. Ball
David W. Ball is Professor of Chemistry at Cleveland State University.
