318 Pages
34 B/W Illustrations
by
Taylor & Francis
318 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
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This is a new undergraduate textbook on physical chemistry by Horia Metiu published as four separate paperback volumes. These four volumes on physical chemistry combine a clear and thorough presentation of the theoretical and mathematical aspects of the subject with examples and applications drawn from current industrial and academic research. By using the computer to solve problems that include... Read more
1. The Fundamental Equations of Statistical Mechanics
2. The Physical Interpretation of the Fundamental Equations of Statistical Mechanics
3. Interpretation of the Thermodynamic Quantities
4. The Partition Function of a System of Independent Particles
5. The Partition Function of an Ideal Gas of Atoms
6. The Thermodynamic Functions of an Ideal Gas of Atoms
7. The Thermodynamic Properties of an Ideal Gas for which Electronic and Nuclear Contributions are Negligible
8. A Test of the Theory for a Gas for which Electronic and Nuclear Degrees of Freedom Matter
9. The Statistical Mechanics of a Gas of Diatomic Molecules
10. A Gas of Diatomic Molecules: Comparison with Experiment
11. Chemical Equilibrium
12. Transition State Theory: The Physical Content
13. Transition State Theory: The Motion of an Adsorbed Atom
14. Transition State Theory: The Rate Constant
15. Transition State Theory: Calculating the Rate Constant
2. The Physical Interpretation of the Fundamental Equations of Statistical Mechanics
3. Interpretation of the Thermodynamic Quantities
4. The Partition Function of a System of Independent Particles
5. The Partition Function of an Ideal Gas of Atoms
6. The Thermodynamic Functions of an Ideal Gas of Atoms
7. The Thermodynamic Properties of an Ideal Gas for which Electronic and Nuclear Contributions are Negligible
8. A Test of the Theory for a Gas for which Electronic and Nuclear Degrees of Freedom Matter
9. The Statistical Mechanics of a Gas of Diatomic Molecules
10. A Gas of Diatomic Molecules: Comparison with Experiment
11. Chemical Equilibrium
12. Transition State Theory: The Physical Content
13. Transition State Theory: The Motion of an Adsorbed Atom
14. Transition State Theory: The Rate Constant
15. Transition State Theory: Calculating the Rate Constant
Biography
Horia Metiu
Horia Metiu has created a significant set of volumes on undergraduate physical chemistry. The integration of Mathematica and Mathcad workbooks into the four texts provides instructors with an attractive new option in teaching. Metiua's writing style is folksy and the graphics minimal, a refreshing approach¦.Taken as a whole, the four volumes on physical chemistry by Metiu are impressive, particularly Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics¦.Without a doubt, the four textbooks provide essential materials of great utility to physical chemistry instructors. The bottom line is that the set of four volumes is a must have-a keeper- as a novel resource or invaluable classroom tool.Journal of Chemical Education
February 2008, Vol. 85, No. 2, p. 206
