
This book provides the reader with the subject of physical chemistry as characterized by three main the discussion of bulk properties in terms of thermodynamics, the use of spectroscopy to explore the behaviour of individual atoms and molecules, and the analysis of the rates and mechanisms of chemical change.
This text investigates the fundamental principles of physical chemistry by integrating thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics into a unified framework. Peter Atkins, a renowned chemist and educator, utilizes his extensive academic background to present a rigorous, structured approach to the subject. The book organizes complex chemical phenomena into three distinct pillars: bulk properties, molecular behavior, and reaction dynamics, providing a comprehensive foundation for students and researchers alike.
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Experts and educators widely recognize this work as a foundational text for undergraduate and graduate chemistry curricula. Readers frequently note the high density of the prose and the requirement for a strong background in calculus and physics to fully grasp the material.
Page Count:
1032
Publication Date:
1998-01-08
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019269068X
ISBN-13:
9780192690685
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