Physical ChemistryIn this third edition, core applications have been added along with more recent developments in the theories of chemical reaction kinetics and molecular quantum mechanics, as well as in the experimental study of extremely rapid chemical reactions. - Fully revised concise edition covering recent developments in the field - Supports student learning with step by step explanation of fundamental principles, an appropriate level of math rigor, and pedagogical tools to aid comprehension - Encourages readers to apply theory in practical situations |
Contents
Dynamics | 381 |
The Molecular Nature of Matter | 617 |
The Reconciliation of the Macroscopic and Molecular Theories of Matter | 1037 |
Appendix A Tables of Numerical Data | 1209 |
Appendix B Some Useful Mathematics | 1235 |
Appendix C A Short Table of Integrals | 1257 |
Appendix D Some Derivations of Formulas and Methods | 1261 |
Appendix E Classical Mechanics | 1267 |
Appendix G The Perturbation Method | 1283 |
Appendix H The Hückel Method | 1289 |
Appendix I Matrix Representations of Groups | 1293 |
Appendix J Symbols Used in This Book | 1303 |
Appendix K Answers to Numerical Exercises and OddNumbered Numerical Problems | 1309 |
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Appendix F Some Mathematics Used in Quantum Mechanics | 1275 |
Common terms and phrases
activity coefficient adiabatic angular momentum approximation argon Assume atomic orbitals axis bond Calculate called carbon cell chemical potential chemical reaction collisions component concentration configuration coordinates corresponds denoted density diatomic molecule eigenvalue electron energy eigenfunctions energy levels enthalpy enthalpy change entropy equal equilibrium constant EXAMPLE Exercise factor Figure Find the value formula frequency Gibbs energy graph heat capacity helium Henry's law hybrid orbitals hydrogen hydrogen atom ideal gas integral ions isothermal kinetic kJ mol-1 LCAOMO linear mass mechanism mol L-1 molality molar volume mole fraction molecular orbitals nucleus obtain orbital regions particle potential energy probability PROBLEMS Section quantum number rate constant rate law reactant reverse reaction rotational Schrödinger equation Show solid solution solvent speed spin step substance surface symmetry operators temperature term thermodynamics torr transition vapor pressure variables velocity vibrational wave function wavelength zero ΔΗ