Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, and Kinetics

by Engel, Thomas; Reid, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780805338447
• ISBN10: 0805338446
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, and Kineticsis a groundbreaking new text that explains core topics in depth with a focus on basic principles, applications, and modern research. The authors hone in on key concepts and cover them thoroughly and in detail - as opposed to the general, encyclopedic approach competing textbooks take. Excessive math formalism is avoided to keep readers focused on the most important concepts and to provide greater clarity. Applications woven throughout each chapter demonstrate to readers how chemical theories are used to solve real-world chemical problems in biology, environmental science, and material science. Extensive coverage of modern research and new developments in the field get readers excited about this dynamic branch of science.Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy is a split text (fromPhysical Chemistry) and is organized to facilitate "Quantum first" courses. The online Chemistry Place for Physical Chemistry features interactive problems and simulations that reinforce and build upon material included in the book.Fundamental Concepts of Thermodynamics; Heat, Work, Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and the First Law of Thermodynamics; The Importance of State Functions: Internal Energy and Enthalpy; Thermochemistry; Entropy and the Second and Third Law of Thermodynamics; Chemical Equilibrium; The Properties of Real Gases; The Relative Stability of Solids, Liquids, and Gases; Ideal and Real Solutions; Electrolyte Solutions; Electrochemical Cells, Batteries, and Fuel Cells; Probability; The Boltzmann Distribution; Ensemble and Molecular Partition Functions; Statistical Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases; Transport Phenomena; Elementary Chemical Kinetics; Complex Reaction Mechanisms.For all readers interested in learning the core topics of quantum chemistry.

Table of Contents

Fundamental Concepts of Thermodynamics

Heat, Work, Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and the First Law of Thermodynamics

The Importance of State Functions: Energy and Enthalpy

Thermochemistry

Entropy and the Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics

Chemical Equilibrium

Real Gases and Ideal Gases

Phase Diagrams and the Relative Stability of Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Ideal and Real Solutions

Electrolyte Solutions

Electrochemical Cells, Batteries, and Fuel Cells

Probability

The Boltzmann Distribution

Ensemble and Molecular Partition Functions

Statistical Thermodynamics

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Transport Phenomena

Elementary Chemical Kinetics

Complex Reaction Mechanisms

Data Tables

Math Supplement

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