Physical Chemistry
Concepts and Theory

This new comprehensive reference covers the concepts, theories, and applications of physical chemistry as they relate to both the physical and biological sciences, helping the reader unite the subdisciplines in the field

Kenneth S Schmitz (Author)

9780128005149, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 6 December 2016

872 pages
27.8 x 21 x 4.3 cm, 2.63 kg

Physical Chemistry: Concepts and Theory provides a comprehensive overview of physical and theoretical chemistry while focusing on the basic principles that unite the sub-disciplines of the field. With an emphasis on multidisciplinary, as well as interdisciplinary applications, the book extensively reviews fundamental principles and presents recent research to help the reader make logical connections between the theory and application of physical chemistry concepts.

1. Overview 2. Five Important Equations in Thermodynamics 3. Gibbs Free Energy, Work, and Equilibrium 4. Thermodynamics of the Gas State 5. Thermodynamics of the Liquid State 6. Solid State 7. Quantum Principles 8. Quantum Systems With Constant Potential 9. Quantum Energies for Central Potentials 10. Electronic and Nuclear States 11. Rotation–Vibration Spectra 12. Classical Statistical Mechanics 13. Quantum Statistical Mechanics 14. Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics 15. Reaction Rates and Mechanisms

Subject Areas: Quantum & theoretical chemistry [PNRP], Physical chemistry [PNR]