Physical Chemistry Essentials

This textbook covers the fundamentals of physical chemistry, explaining concepts in an accessible way and guiding readers through step-by-step explanations. It is divided into two sections: classical physico-chemical topics and the fabric of matter and its interactions with radiation. It is accompanied by a rich mathematical appendix and includes exercises and problems for students to practice. Illustrative color images support teaching. It is suitable for undergraduate students in life sciences, biochemistry, or engineering, as well as undergraduate chemistry students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 499 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the realm of physical chemistry, presenting the fundamental concepts in an accessible and step-by-step manner. It is meticulously organized into two sections: the classical physico-chemical topics, encompassing thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, transport, and catalysis, and the fabric of matter and its interactions with radiation. Special attention has been given to the presentation of algebraic aspects of physico-chemical concepts, ensuring that readers can easily grasp the explanations and engage in relevant discussions and derivations with ease. Accompanied by a rich mathematical appendix, each chapter includes a selection of numerical exercises and problems, allowing students to practice and apply the learned topics. An appendix with solutions enables students to monitor their learning progress effectively. Furthermore, the book is adorned with carefully prepared illustrative color images, enhancing its teaching value for undergraduate students in life sciences, biochemistry, or engineering. Additionally, it serves as an accessible introduction to physical chemistry for undergraduate chemistry students.

Weight: 932g
Dimension: 242 x 175 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319741666
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018