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- Author: Donald McQuarrie, John Simon
- Title: Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
- Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0935702997/?tag=pfamazon01-20
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I am not sure if the text covers electrochemistry but it does cover temperature, free energies, equilibrium constants, etc.Big-Daddy said:Does anyone know if this book includes the relationships between temperature, the standard Gibbs' energy, the electromotive force (i.e. cell potentials) and equilibrium constants?
Jorriss said:I am not sure if the text covers electrochemistry but it does cover temperature, free energies, equilibrium constants, etc.
He covers those concepts - though I'm not sure what relationship to gibbs free energy you have in mind for isotherms.Big-Daddy said:Does the text cover "isotherms" (don't actually know what they are), their relationship to Gibbs' free energy, and the relationship between Gibbs' energy and the reaction quotient Q?
Quite importantly, does it give nice challenging practice problems?
Jorriss said:He covers those concepts - though I'm not sure what relationship to gibbs free energy you have in mind for isotherms.
I haven't done problems from this book. His stat mech and quantum books have some good problems though so I assume this is similar.
The main focus of "Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach" is to provide a molecular-level understanding of physical chemistry concepts. This textbook covers topics such as thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics, all from a molecular perspective.
While "Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach" is a comprehensive textbook, it is geared towards students who already have a basic understanding of chemistry and calculus. It may be challenging for beginners, but it is a great resource for students who want to deepen their understanding of physical chemistry.
Yes, there are online resources available for "Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach". These include interactive simulations, practice problems, and chapter summaries. These resources are accessible to students who have purchased the textbook.
This textbook approaches quantum mechanics from a molecular perspective, focusing on how it applies to the behavior of atoms and molecules. It covers topics such as wave functions, the Schrödinger equation, and molecular orbitals.
Yes, this textbook can be used for self-study. It is well-organized and includes practice problems and summaries to help students understand the material. However, it is recommended to also seek guidance from a teacher or tutor while studying physical chemistry.