Physical Chemistry / Edition 4

by Robert J. Silbey, Robert A. Alberty, Moungi G. Bawendi

Overview

A leading book for 80 years, Silbey & Alberty’s Physical Chemistry features exceptionally clear explanations of the concepts and methods of physical chemistry for students who have had a year of calculus and a year of physics. The basic theory of chemistry is presented from the viewpoint of academic physical chemists, but the many practical applications of physical chemistry are integrated throughout the text.  The problems in the text also reflect a skillful blend of theory and practical applications.

This text is ideally suited for a standard undergraduate physical chemistry course taken by chemistry, chemical engineering, and biochemistry majors in their junior or senior year. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471215042
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	07/01/2004
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	960
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.20(h) x 2.50(d)

About the Author

Robert J. Silbey is the Class of 1942 Professor of Chemistry at MIT. His research involves theoretical studies of single-molecule spectroscopy at low temperatures, energy and electron transfer and relaxation in molecular aggregates, the optical and electronic properties of conjugated oligomers and polymers, and the transport of charge in organic systems.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: THERMODYNAMICS.

1. Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics and Equations of State.

2. First Law of Thermodynamics.

3. Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics.

4. Fundamental Equations of Thermodynamics.

5. Chemical Equilibrium.

6. Phase Equilibrium.

7. Electrochemical Equilibrium.

8. Thermodynamics of Biochemical Reactions.

PART TWO: QUANTUM CHEMISTRY.

9. Quantum Theory.

10. Atomic Structure.

11. Molecular Electronic Structure.

12. Symmetry.

13. Rotational and Vibrational Spectroscopy.

14. Electronic Spectroscopy of Molecules.

15. Magnetic Resonan ce Spectroscopy.

16. Statistical Mechanics.

PART THREE: KINETICS.

17. Kinetic Theory of Gases.

18. Experimental Kinetics and Gas Reactions.

19. Chemical Dynamics and Photochemisty.

20. Kinetics in the Liquid Phase.

PART FOUR: MACROSCOPIC AND MICROSCOPIC STRUCTURES.

21. Macromolecules.

22. Electric and Magnetic Properties of Molecules.

23. Solid State Chemistry.

24. Surface Dynamics.

Appendix A: Physical Quantuties and Units.

Appendix B: Values of Physical Constants.

Appendix C: Tables of Physical Chemical Data.

Appendix D: Mathematical Relations.

Appendix E: Greek Alphabet.

Appendix F: Useful Information on the Web.

Appendix G: Symbols for Physical Quantities and Their SI Units.

Appendix H: Answers to the First Set of Problems.

Index.

 

Editorial Reviews

Makes concepts and methods of physical chemistry clear and interesting to students who have had a year of calculus and a year of physics. Material is given in sections on thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, kinetics, and macroscopic and microscopic structures. Learning features include chapter summaries, problems, and computer problems, with selected answers. Computer problems are new to this edition, and require software such as Mathematica or MAPLE. A related change is the use of Mathematica plots in some 50 figures. Mathematical review appendices have been expanded for this edition. Silbey teaches chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Alberty is professor emeritus at MIT. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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