Physical Chemistry (Topics in Physical Chemistry)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (693 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195105893 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1080 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Written by three eminent physical chemists, the second edition of this exceptional work is the most lucid and comprehensive physical chemistry reference available. Beginning with atomic and molecular structure, they progress to properties of condensed matter, to statistical and thermodynamic properties of systems in equilibrium, and then to transport phenomena and chemical reaction processes. The authors present the fundamentals of the three major areas of physical chemistry--the microscopic structure of matter, the equilibrium properties of systems, and the physical and chemical kinetics of transformations of systems--in a logical sequence, from the simple to the complex. The book's mathematical level begins with elementary calculus and rises to the use of simple properties of partial differential equations and the special functions that enter into their solutions. This new edition features: · In-depth and illuminating presentation of conceptual
He received his BA and PhD from Harvard University. Mr. WOLYNES, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0371 USA MICHAEL WULFF, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 38043 Grenoble Cedex, FranceJohn Ross is a staff member at Fort Hays State University in Kansas and has owned his own electronics business for over 25 years. ALI MANSOORI, Departments of Biology and
Clear, and comprehensive, and well organized This textbook is one of the best text in Physical Chemistry in the modern time. Although not a classic, it is well organized and pulls all the important information and problems from a variety of sources. The writing is clear and logical for both undergraduate and graduate students alike.. Awesome This book puts a high value on clarity and logic. Time invested with this book is repaid with UNDERSTANDING.. C. Liu said The worst book ever. This is the worst physical chemistry book ever used. Luckily, for most, it is rarely used precisely because it is so terrible, especially as an undergrad text. Maybe this is a good textbook for graduate-level studies or, as my professors use it, as a reference text for someone who has a PhD in the topics already.SUMMARY OF GIANT FLAWS:- Typos in figures, equations, text, etc.- Ambiguity and errors in wording (the difference between speed and velocity means a lot in solving homework problems!)- Math comes out of nowhere with no justification- Extremely wordy and unclear- No example problems - a tragedy for use
The vignettes are very well done and exciting."--Preston J. Louis . "I find the progression from microscopic to macroscopic more effective than following the chronological advancment of physical chemistry. It presents quantum chemistry first, as I believe should be done. It continues to be (in its new edition) the most demanding book in the field. Most of our undergraduates would find it too difficult, but it might be appropriate for our graduate students."--Hal Harris, University of Missouri, St. MacDougall, Middle Tennessee State University"This is a well-written, logica