Physical Chemistry for the Chemical Sciences
Physical Chemistry for the Chemical Sciences
By: Raymond Chang, John W. Thoman Jr.
Following in the wake of Chang's two other best-selling physical chemistry textbooks (Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences and Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences), this new title introduces laser spectroscopist Jay Thoman (Williams College) as co-author.
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Following in the wake of Chang’s two other best-selling physical chemistry textbooks (Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences and Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences), this new title introduces laser spectroscopist Jay Thoman (Williams College) as co-author. This comprehensive new text has been extensively revised both in level and scope. Targeted to a mainstream physical chemistry course, this text features extensively revised chapters on quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, many new chapter-ending problems, and updated references, while biological topics have been largely relegated to the previous two textbooks. Other topics added include the law of corresponding states, the Joule-Thomson effect, the meaning of entropy, multiple equilibria and coupled reactions, and chemiluminescence and bioluminescence. One way to gauge the level of this new text is that students who have used it will be well prepared for their GRE exams in the subject. Careful pedagogy and clear writing throughout combine to make this an excellent choice for your physical chemistry course.
Chapter 1 Introduction and Gas Laws
Chapter 2 Kinetic Theory of Gases
Chapter 3 The First Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 4 The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 5 Gibbs and Helmholtz Energies
Chapter 6 Nonelectrolyte Solutions
Chapter 7 Electrolyte Solutions
Chapter 8 Chemical Equilibrium
Chapter 9 Electrochemistry
Chapter 10 Quantum Mechanics
Chapter 11 Application of Quantum Mechanics to Spectroscopy
Chapter 12 Electronic Structure of Atoms
Chapter 13 Molecular Electronic Structure and the Chemical Bond
Chapter 14 Electronic Spectroscopy and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Chapter 15 Photochemistry
Chapter 16 Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 17 Intermolecular Forces
Chapter 18 The Solid State
Chapter 19 The Liquid State
Chapter 20 Statistical Thermodynamics
Appendices
Glossary
Answers to Even-Numbered Computational Problems
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“In selecting a physical chemistry textbook from the several that are available, there is much to like about this book. If you are considering physical chemistry textbooks for a course, then this book should be on your list…” “With expanded coverage and more depth, Chang’s newest book is now an excellent fit for students on the BS Chemistry track. It will provide them with the rigorous foundations knowledge they need for advanced studies in any sub-disciplines of chemistry, including biochemistry/biophysical chemistry.” “The most student-friendly P Chem text available.” “I was very pleased to learn that Chang and Thoman have produced a new text for the traditional two-semester Physical Chemistry for Chemistry majors course. I found the same engaging and accessible writing style I have come to expect and appreciate from Chang’s textbooks. The new book’s coverage of atomic and molecular quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics brings it into line with all the essential topics of a rigorous P Chem class. I expect this textbook will be high on the list for instructors seeking a thorough, integrated approach to the subject of Physical Chemistry, combined with a clear and conversational writing style.” “The new Chang/Thoman text is very good. I like its approach and it is very easy to read and well organized. I especially like that the kinetic theory of gases is introduced at the beginning of the text. This makes the later derivation of heat capacities easy to explain and understand. In my opinion, this text makes a much better approach to Physical Chemistry than the other texts currently sold.” |
Raymond Chang
Raymond Chang was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Shanghai and Hong Kong, China. He received his B.Sc. degree in chemistry from London University, England and his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Yale University. After doing postdoctoral research at Washington University and teaching for a year at Hunter College of the City University of New York, he joined the chemistry department at Williams College. Chang has served on the American Chemical Society Examination Committee and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Committee. He has also served as editor of The Chemical Educator and has authored books on general chemistry and spectroscopy.
John W. Thoman Jr.
John Thoman was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He received his B.A. in chemistry from Williams College and earned his Ph.D. from MIT. After a postdoctoral fellowship with Dave Chandler at the Combustion Research Facility in Livermore California, he returned to Williams College to join the faculty. His research employs laser spectroscopy to investigate the dynamics of small molecules. Working with colleagues, he also studies the chemistry of the local environment. Thoman teaches introductory, physical, and environmental chemistry, a course on the chemistry and physics of cooking, and a January-term course "Glass and Glassblowing". He served for a decade on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Committee.