Principles of Physical Chemistry

by Kuhn, Hans; Fö; rsterling, Horst-Dieter; Waldeck, David H.

• ISBN13: 9780470089644
• ISBN10: 0470089644
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-03-17
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Summary

Principles of Physical Chemistry uniquely presents simple physical models for molecular and supramolecular systems and processes, rather than dwelling on mathematical formality. This new edition integrates experiments and real experimental data with theoretical developments, and uses many classical results in conjunction with modern results and methods. Including numerous problems and solutions, the presentation assists students in developing an intuitive understanding of the subjects as well as skill in quantitative manipulations.

Author Biography

HANS KUHN, Dr. phil, became a Professor at the University of Basel in 1951. From 1953–1970 he was on the chair of the Institute of Physical Chemistry at the Philipps-University at Marburg, and in 1970 he became Director at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry (Karl-Friedrich-Bonhoeffer-Institut) until he retired in 1985. Professor Kuhn has published papers in such fields as polymer science, quantum chemistry, organized molecular assemblies, and the origin of life.

HORST-DIETER FÖRSTERLING, Dr. phil., was a Professor in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Philipps-University of Marburg from 1972 until his retirement in 1999. Professor Försterling has taught physical chemistry courses and laboratory courses at all levels, including graduate and advanced graduate courses in spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, reaction kinetics, and quantum mechanics. His research interests include quantum chemistry, reaction mechanisms, oscillating chemical reactions, and chemical waves.

DAVID H. WALDECK, PhD, is Professor and Chair in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh. Professor Waldeck has taught chemistry courses at all levels, including graduate and advanced graduate courses in statistical mechanics, reaction dynamics, and quantum mechanics. His research interests include condensed-phase reaction dynamics (homogeneous and heterogeneous), solute-solvent interactions (structural and dynamical characteristics), relaxation processes in solids, and electron transport at the nanometer scale.

Table of Contents

List of Foundations

List of Justifications

Preface

Authors Biography

List of Symbols

Introduction

Wave-Particle Duality

Essential Aspects of Structure and Bonding

Schrödinger Equation

Hydrogen Atom

Atoms and the Variational Principle

A Quantitative View of Chemical Bonding

Bonding Described by Electron Pairs and Molecular Orbitals

Molecules with ?-Electron Systems

Absorption of Light

Emission of Light

Nuclei: Particle and Wave Properties

Nuclear Spin

Solids and Intermolecular Forces

Thermal Motion of Molecules

Energy Distribution in Molecular Assemblies

Work w, Heat q, and Internal Energy U

Reversible Work wrev, Reversible Heat qrev, and Entropy S

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

Formal Thermodynamics and its Application to Phase Equilibria

Real Gases

Real Solutions

Reaction Equilibria in Aqueous Solutions and Biosystems

Chemical Reactions in Electrochemical Cells

Chemical Kinetics

Transition States and Chemical Reactions

Macromolecules

Organized Molecular Assemblies

Supramolecular Machines

Origin of Life: Matter Carrying Information

Index

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