Physical Chemistry

Ever since Physical Chemistry was first published in 1913, it has remained a highly effective and relevant learning tool thanks to the efforts of physical chemists from all over the world. Each new edition has benefited from their suggestions and expert advice. The result of this remarkable tradition is now in your hands.

PART ONE THERMODYNAMICS

1. Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics and Equations of State 3

2. First Law of Thermodynamics 31

3. Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics 74

4. Fundamental Equations of Thermodynamics 102

5. Chemical Equilibrium 132

6. Phase Equilibrium

7. Electrochemical Equilibrium 218

Thermodynamics of Biochemical Reactions

PART TWO QUANTUM CHEMISTRY

9. Quantum Theory 295

10. Atomic Structure 348

11. Molecular Electronic Structure 396

12. Symmetry 437

13. Rotational and Vibrational Spectroscopy 458

14. Electronic Spectroscopy of Molecules 502

15. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 537

16. Statistical Mechanics 568

PART THREE KINETICS

17. Kinetic Theory of Gases 613

18. Experimental Kinetics and Gas Reactions 641

19. Chemical Dynamics and Photochemistry 686

20. Kinetics in the Liquid Phase 724

PART FOUR MACROSCOPIC AND MICROSCOPIC STRUCTURES

21. Macromolecules 763

22. Electric and Magnetic Properties of Molecules 786

23. Solid-State Chemistry 803

24. Surface Dynamics 840

APPENDIX

A. Physical Quantities and Units 863

B. Values of Physical Constants 867

C. Tables of Physical Chemical Data 868

D. Mathematical Relations 884

E. Greek Alphabet 897

F. Useful Information on the Web 898

G. Symbols for Physical Quantities and Their SI Units 899

H. Answers to Exercises

INDEX 933

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