Physical chemistry Books

Book SynopsisChemistry is widely considered to be the central science: it encompasses concepts on which all other branches of science are developed. Yet, for many students entering university, gaining a firm grounding in chemistry is a real challenge. Chemistry responds to this challenge, providing students with a full understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry on which to build later studies.Uniquely amongst the introductory chemistry texts currently available, Chemistry''s author team brings together experts in each of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry with specialists in chemistry education to provide balanced coverage of the fundamentals of chemistry in a way that students both enjoy and understand. The result is a text that builds on what students know already from school and tackles their misunderstandings and misconceptions, thereby providing a seamless transition from school to undergraduate study. Written with unrivalled clarity, students are encouraged to engage with the text and appreciate the central role that chemistry plays in our lives through the unique use of real-world context and photographs. Chemistry tackles head-on two issues pervading chemistry education: students'' mathematical skills, and their ability to see the subject as a single, unified discipline. Instead of avoiding the maths, Chemistry provides structured support, in the form of careful explanations, reminders of key mathematical concepts, step-by-step calculations in worked examples, and a Maths Toolkit, to help students get to grips with the essential mathematical element of chemistry. Frequent cross-references highlight the connections between each strand of chemistry and explain the relationship between the topics, so students can develop an understanding of the subject as a whole. Digital formats and resourcesChemistry is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The e-book also features interactive animations of molecular structures, screencasts in which authors talk step-by-step through selected examples and key reaction mechanisms, and self-assessment activities for each chapter. The accompanying online resources will also include, for students: Chapter 1 as an open-access PDF; Chapter summaries and key equations to download, to support revision; Worked solutions to the questions in the book.The following online resources are also provided for lecturers: Test bank of ready-made assessments for each chapter with which to test your students Problem-solving workshop activities for each chapter for you to use in class Case-studies showing how instructors are successfully using Chemistry3 in digital learning environments and to support innovative teaching practices Figures and tables from the bookTrade ReviewReview from previous edition It is a great textbook for first year courses with really good use of visual aids and excellent provision of worked examples to illustrate the concepts and their applications. It is a perfect transition from A-Level to Higher Education Chemistry. * Dr Rossana Wright, University of Nottingham *Chemistry3 is the best introductory chemistry textbook currently available. It is well written, excels in clarity of presentation, and is an outstanding book from the student learning perspective. All of the concepts covered are well explained and supported by excellent artwork. This is a book that all first and second year chemistry undergraduates should have. * Dr Gareth Owen, University of South Wales *This is an exemplar modern chemistry resource with a very rounded pedagogical approach to engaging students and supporting staff in delivering key chemical concepts and supporting facts. It is a one stop shop for mainstream chemistry fundamentals. * Dr Loretta M. Murphy, Bangor University *A fantastic all-round reference for university-level chemistry. It is a perfect way to bridge between school and university. * Adam Stubbs, student at Newcastle University *Chemistry3 is the best university chemistry text book for first and second year science students. It is comprehensive and contains all the fundamentals for chemists to know- from analytical to organic chemistry. It is also a student friendly book with tons of pictures and applications of chemistry in the real world. * Christian Nichol J. Geronimo, student at Dublin Institute of Technology *This material is fantastic and should be used alongside courses. The level of detail is exactly right for undergraduate courses and the colour coding of the boxes for worked examples and summaries make them really easy to find. There are lots of questions for you to have a go at which makes it easy to practice the new skills the book is helping to teach. * Rebecca Snelgrove, student at Keele University *Plenty of facts and figures are scattered throughout the text which makes reading not solely an educational, but also a fun activity. The examples of real life chemistry applications maintain the connection between theory and practice. The interdisciplinary approach provides a broader chemical understanding while not losing the comprehensiveness of the book. In short, a good all-in-one textbook for first-year students in chemistry. * Jelte van der Valk, student at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands *The topics are very thoroughly explained and are at exactly the right level for the student. There are many great examples illustrating the topics. It is a great book to read and study from as a student starting university. This is definitely a book I would buy, read and return to, when I needed an explanation for some basic chemistry. * Michelle Rasmussen, student at the University of Roskilde, Denmark *Table of Contents1. Fundamentals2. The language of organic chemistry3. Atomic structure and properties4. Diatomic molecules5. Polyatomic molecules6. Solids7. Acids and bases 8. Gases9. Reaction kinetics10. Molecular spectroscopy11. Analytical chemistry12. Molecular characterization13. Energy and thermochemistry14. Entropy and Gibbs energy15. Chemical equilibrium16. Electrochemistry17. Phase equilibrium and solutions18. Isomerism and stereochemistry19. Organic reaction mechanisms20. Halogenoalkanes21. Alkenes and alkynes22. Benzene and other aromatic compounds23. Aldehydes and ketones24. Carboxylic acids and derivatives25. Hydrogen26. s-Block chemistry27. p-Block chemistry28. d-Block chemistry

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Book SynopsisAs the first modern physical chemistry textbook to cover quantum mechanics before thermodynamics and kinetics, this book provides a contemporary approach to the study of physical chemistry. By beginning with quantum chemistry, students will learn the fundamental principles upon which all modern physical chemistry is built. The text includes a special set of "MathChapters" to review and summarize the mathematical tools required to master the material Thermodynamics is simultaneously taught from a bulk and microscopic viewpoint that enables the student to understand how bulk properties of materials are related to the properties of individual constituent molecules. This new text includes a variety of modern research topics in physical chemistry as well as hundreds of worked problems and examples.Table of Contents1. The Dawn of Quantum Theory; Math Chapter A/Complex Numbers 2. The Classical Wave Equation; Math Chapter B/Probability and Statistics 3. The Schrodinger Equation and a Particle In a Box; Math Chapter C/ Vectors 4. Some Postulates and General Principles of Quantum Mechanics; Math Chapter D/ Spherical Coordinates 5. The Harmonic Oscillator and the Rigid Rotator: Two Spectroscopic Models 6. The Hydrogen Atom; Math Chapter E/ Determinants 7. Approximation Methods 8. Multielectron Atoms 9. The Chemical Bond: Diatomic Molecules 10. Bonding in Polyatomic Molecules 11. Computational Quantum Chemistry; Math Chapter F/ Matrices 12. Group Theory: The Exploitation of Symmetry 13. Molecular Spectroscopy 14. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 15. Lasers, Laser Spectroscopy, and Photochemistry; Math Chapter G/Numerical Methods 16. The Properties of Gases; Math Chapter H/Partial Derivatives 17. The Boltzmann Factor and Partition Functions; Math Chapter I/Series and Limits 18. Partition Functions and Ideal Gases 19. The First Law of Thermodynamics; Math Chapter J/ The Binomial Distribution and Stirling's Approximation 20. Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics 21. Entropy and the Third Law of Thermodynamics 22. Helmholtz and Gibbs Energies 23. Phase Equilibria 24. Solutions I: Liquid–Liquid Solutions 25. Solutions II: Solid–Liquid Solutions 26. Chemical Equilibria 27. The Kinetic Theory of Gases 28. Chemical Kinetics I: Rate Laws 29. Chemical Kinetics II: Reaction Mechanisms 30. Gas-Phase Reaction Dynamics 31. Solids and Surface Chemistry Answers to Numerical Problems; Index

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Book SynopsisCHEMISTRY STUDENT GUIDES. GUIDED BY STUDENTS For any student who has ever struggled with a mathematical understanding of chemistry, this book is for you. Mathematics is the essential tool for physical scientists. We know that confidence in using mathematics early on in a chemistry degree builds a solid foundation for further study. However, applying the abstract mathematics taught in schools to chemical phenomena is one of the biggest challenges that chemistry students face. In this book, we take a ‘chemistry-first’ approach. We link the mathematics to recognisable chemical concepts, building on high school chemistry, to facilitate deeper understanding. We cover the practical mathematical skills, including representation of data as tables and graphs, and give an overview of error handling in the physical sciences. More advanced mathematical concepts are introduced, using calculus to determine kinetic rate laws, intermolecular forces and in quantifying energetic change in thermodynamics. We also introduce the concept of the complex number and its role in considering quantum wave functions, widely used in computational chemistry. There are worked examples and problem sets to provide plenty of practise material to build proficiency. We also include insights from real students, which identify common problem areas and provide the prompts that helped them to overcome these. Chemistry Student Guides are written with current students involved at every stage, guiding the books towards the most challenging aspects of the topic.Trade ReviewThe teaching of mathematics to students of chemistry has always been a difficult undertaking. Many students do not appreciate the value of mathematics in their subject and their confidence is often further undermined by textbooks which rely heavily on examples drawn from physics. Dickinson & McKinley bring a great deal of experience of chemistry teaching at degree level and their textbook is explicitly organised so that mathematical concepts are mapped directly to topics a chemistry student will find familiar. The book also places emphasis on techniques of dimensional analysis and the statistical analysis of data, which are often poorly taught to chemistry students. Overall the book fills a gap in chemical education and is highly recommended to anyone teaching physical chemistry or laboratory skills to chemistry students in higher education. -- Dr. Ben Horrocks * University of Newcastle *The book covers a wide range of topics, giving rounded support for the maths required for a chemistry degree. It is broken down well into manageable chunks with context laced throughout which help to add depth to the concepts being learned or revised. This is useful for people, such as myself, who learn better by applying concepts to ‘the bigger picture’. The breakdown of the vocabulary is also really useful, as lecturers often don’t realise that they’re introducing a new concept, or explain it very briefly, so having a source to consolidate that and ensure I’ve understood their explanation is very helpful. The increased complexity of the equations I was dealing with compared to A -Level drove consideration of units from my mind, but the way this book breaks down the section on units and gives examples would probably save me from losing easy marks in an exam. -- Cerys Day-Williams * Student - University of Bath *I found that the book teaches Maths in a way that is easily digestible to a student. There are no "big words" or fancy Maths terminology meaning that if you haven’t seen a certain concept before, it’s easy to understand what is being taught. I would definitely recommend this book to any student, whether you have studied maths previously or not, as it teaches the fundamental concepts which are used within a Chemistry degree. -- Isabel Manuel * Student - University of Bath *Table of ContentsHow to use this book; The basics: Mathematical functions, rearranging equations and handling units; Probability and Statistics in Chemistry; Experimental uncertainty and significant figures: What are the bounds of experimental error?; Tables and Graphs - Presenting and Analysing Experimental Data; Trigonometry and coordinate systems: Crystal structures and molecular separations; Vectors, directions and crystal structures; Calculus 1, Differentiation: Mean speeds and equilibrium separations; Calculus 2, Integration: Reaction kinetics and rate laws; Complex numbers: Quantum mechanics and solving the Schrödinger equation; The Mathematical Toolkit

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Book SynopsisProtecting Group Chemistry provides an overview of methods that allow specific sites within an organic molecule to be manipulated without affecting other sites. The book emphasises the link between the mechanisms of organic chemistry and the choice of specific protecting groups that block chemical reactivity at those sites that must remain unaffected.Trade Review"This book is another cracker from the Oxford Chemistry Primers stable that again succeeds by breaking the mould of existing books in the area". Education in Chemistry, January 2003.Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Acid-labile protecting groups ; 3. Nucleophile/base-labile protecting groups ; 4. Redox deprotection

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Book SynopsisThis accessible new text introduces the theoretical concepts and tools essential for graduate courses on the physics of materials. A range of traditional and modern topics are covered, with applications, exercises, color illustrations, online slides and solutions for instructors, and appendices reviewing fundamental physics and mathematical tools.Trade Review'This book elucidates the essentials of practical electronic structure theory utilized under the hood of commonly employed electronic structure codes, revealed with a clarity and succinctness that only these authors with many decades of experience at the research forefront can provide. This masterpiece is essential reading for researchers engaged in modern materials research, including recent topics in topological constraints and two-dimensional materials.' Evan Reed, Materials Computation and Theory Group, Stanford University'This is a wonderful book clearly explaining essential concepts of the quantum theory of materials. It should become a classic text in this field.' Marvin Cohen, University of California, Berkeley'A must-read for aspiring scientists and engineers in the age of interdisciplinary nanoscale science and technology. Two renowned masters in materials physics have opened the depth of condensed matter physics theories to the communities of condensed matter physics, materials science, physical chemistry, and chemical engineering!' Kyeongjae Cho, University of Texas, Dallas'Written by two leaders in the field … the book features a clear exposition of solid- state physics' fundamental theoretical principles, an excellent account of modern computational approaches and applications, and a first- rate introduction to modern topological concepts and their role in shaping the dynamics of Bloch electrons. Because of the authors' clarity, focus on basic principles, and thoughtful choice of examples, Quantum Theory of Materials serves as a top-notch introduction to solid-state physics not only for physicists but also for chemists, engineers, and materials scientists.' Roberto Car, Princeton UniversityTable of Contents1. From atoms to solids; 2. Electrons in crystals: translational periodicity; 3. Symmetries beyond translational periodicity; 4. From many-particles to the single-particle picture; 5. Electronic properties of crystals; 6. Electronic excitations; 7. Lattice vibrations and deformations; 8. Phonon interactions; 9. Dynamics and topological constraints; 10. Magnetic behavior of solids; Appendix A: mathematical tools; Appendix B: classical electrodynamics; Appendix C: quantum mechanics; Appendix D: thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.

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Book SynopsisThis manual is designed to complement McQuarrie and Simonâs Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach by providing a detailed solution for every one of the more than 1400 problems found in the text.

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Book SynopsisWorkbook for Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control Paul Wyatt Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, UK Stuart Warren Reader in Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK. Workbook for Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control This workbook provides a comprehensive graded set of problems to illustrate and develop the themes of each of the chapters in the textbook Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control. Each problem is followed by a fully explained solution and discussion. The examples extend the student's experience of the types of molecules being synthesised by organic chemists, and the strategies they employ to control their syntheses. By working through these examples students will develop their skills in analysing synthetic challenges, and build a toolkit of strategies for planning new syntheses. Together the workbook and textbook provide a complete course in advanced organic synthesis. Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control is a sequel to Stuart Warren's bestseller Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach. The 'Disconnection' book concentrated on the planning behind the synthesis of compounds. This book focuses on putting the planning into practice. The two themes of the book are strategy and control: solving problems either by finding an alternative strategy or by controlling any established strategy to make it work. The book is divided into five sections that deal with selectivity, carbon-carbon single bonds, carbon-carbon double bonds, stereochemistry and functional group strategy. Interpenetrating this structure, the 36 chapters start with classic methods and progress to modern methods and modern strategic considerations. Heterocyclic chemistry is treated throughout the book with full mechanistic explanations as part of organic chemistry rather than a separate entity. Students and professional chemists familiar with Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach will enjoy the leap into a book designed for chemists at the coalface of organic synthesis.Trade Review?This is a must-read for any final year undergrad or PhD? student in organic chemistry, but it's more than that?it's a book for experienced chemists too.? (Reviews, May 2009)Table of ContentsPreface vii A: Introduction: Selectivity 1 1. Planning Organic Syntheses: Tactics, Strategy and Control 3 2. Chemoselectivity 7 3. Regioselectivity: Controlled Aldol Reactions 19 4. Stereoselectivity: Stereoselective Aldol Reactions 35 5. Alternative Strategies for Enone Synthesis 47 6. Choosing a Strategy: The Synthesis of Cyclopentenones 57 B: Making Carbon–Carbon Bonds 69 7. The Ortho Strategy for Aromatic Compounds 71 8. σ-Complexes of Metals 91 9. Controlling the Michael Reaction 103 10. Specific Enol Equivalents 115 11. Extended Enolates 123 12. Allyl Anions 135 13. Homoenolates 147 14. Acyl Anion Equivalents 155 C: Carbon–Carbon Double Bonds 169 15. Synthesis of Double Bonds of Defined Stereochemistry 171 16. Vinyl Anions 191 17. Electrophilic Attack on Alkenes 203 18. Vinyl Cations 221 19. Allyl Alcohols: Allyl Cation Equivalents (and More) 241 D: Stereochemistry 257 20. Control of Stereochemistry–Introduction 259 21. Diastereoselectivity 269 22. Resolution 283 23. The Chiral Pool: Asymmetric Synthesis with Natural Products as Starting Materials 295 24. Asymmetric Induction I: Reagent-Based Strategy 309 25. Asymmetric Induction II: Asymmetric Catalysis: Formation of C–O and C–N Bonds 321 26. Asymmetric Induction III: Asymmetric Catalysis: Formation of C–H and C–C Bonds 335 27. Asymmetric Induction IV: Substrate-Based Strategy 351 28. Kinetic Resolution 365 29. Enzymes: Biological Methods in Asymmetric Synthesis 377 30. New Chiral Centres from Old: Enantiomerically Pure Compounds and Sophisticated Syntheses 391 31. Strategy of Asymmetric Synthesis 405 E: Functional Group Strategy 417 32. Functionalisation of Pyridine 419 33. Oxidation of Aromatic Rings and of Enol(ate)s 433 34. Functionality and Pericyclic Reactions: Nitrogen Heterocycles by Cycloadditions and Sigmatropic Rearrangements 447 35. Synthesis and Chemistry of Azoles and other Heterocycles with Two or more Heteroatoms 459 36. Tandem Organic Reactions 473 Index 483

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Book SynopsisPlasmonic resonators, composed of metallic micro- and nanostructures, belong to the category of excited-state physics on resonances from gigahertz to petahertz. Dynamical physics is in contrast to ground-state physics, which includes thermal states, and is connected to diverse applications to enhance existing photo-induced effects and phenomena such as plasmon-enhanced photoluminescence and Raman scattering. This book has three main aims: to provide fundamental knowledge on plasmonic resonators, to explain diverse plasmonic resonators, and to stimulate further development in plasmonic resonators. Plasmon-related studies, which are sometimes called plasmonics and include a substantial portion of metamaterials, have shown significant development since the 1980s. The piled-up results are too numerous to study from the beginning, but this book summarizes those results, including the history (past), all the possible types of plasmonic resonators (present), and their wide range of applications (future). It provides the basics of plasmons and resonant physics for undergraduate students, the systematic knowledge on plasmonic resonators for graduate students, and cutting-edge and in-depth information on plasmon-enhancement studies for researchers who are not experts in plasmonics and metamaterials, thereby benefitting a wide range of readers who are interested in the nanotechnology involving metallic nanostructures.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Plasma frequency. Optical constants in metals. Metal–Insulator Interface where SPPs emerge. Brief overview of the history. Numerical methods. Nanofabrication methods. Chapter summary. Response Function Theory. Classical model for response function. Quantum mechanical description for response function. Spectral theory. Generalized theory for response function. Chapter summary. Plasmonic Resonators. Plasmonic waveguides. Nanoparticle plasmonic resonators. Nanoparticle-assembled plasmonic resonators. Single-layer lattices. Collective oscillation associated with longitudinal component in plasmonic resonators. Plasmonic resonators of simply stacked structures. Plasmonic resonators with chirality. Plasmonic resonators of stacked complementary (SC) structures. Perfect absorbers. Chapter summary. Nonlocality on Plasmonic Resonances. Nonlocal responses in far-field spectra. Nonlocal responses in near-field scattering. Optical nonlocality in plasmonic resonators. Chapter summary. Plasmonic Enhancement. Principles of Plas*. Purcell effect. PlasPL. Surface-plasmon-amplified stimulated emission resonators (SPASER). Strong coupling of plasmons with excitons and other resonances. PlasRaman. PlasCat. PlasNLO. Other Plas*. IR emitters. Chapter summary. Future Prospects. Status after two decades since the era of nanotechnology. Directions being opened. Challenges in near future. Concluding remarks.

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Book SynopsisChemical formulation can be traced back to Stone Age times, when hunter-gatherers attached flint arrowheads to shafts using a resin made from birch bark and beeswax. Today, formulated preparations are part of everyday life. Formulations based on surfactants are by far the most prolific, from shampoos and shower gels to emulsion paint and polishes. This book discusses the chemical technology of surfactants and related chemicals, using over forty examples of everyday products. Some basic theory on surface chemistry, molecular interactions and surfactant function is included to aid understanding. Chemical Formulation: An Overview of Surfactant-based Preparations Used in Everyday Life then goes on to look at wider aspects such as surfactant manufacture, raw materials, environment, sustainability, analysis and testing. Throughout, common chemical names are used for formulation chemicals, further aiding the readability of the book. Bridging the gap between theory and application, this book wTrade Review"... will appeal in particular to technologists who do not have chemistry as their main discipline ... a valuable addition to the surfactant-based product formulators' bookshelf." * Chemistry in Britain, December 2003, p 34 *"It should be read, among others, by those who make and handle these materials, and by environmentalists who are concerned with the complexities of the world in which we live." * Chemistry & Industry, 17 November 2003, p 29 *"... deserves a place in the library where it can be read by new staff. Nor will it be out of place in a public library by virtue of the information it contains about the products that we all live with on a daily basis." * Lipid Technology Newsletter, p 115, October 2003 *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Formulation Chemicals; Surfactants in Action; Formulations; Further Formulations; Environment and Resources; Formulation Analysis; Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisComputational Chemistry Methodology in Structural Biology and Materials Sciences provides a selection of new research in theoretical and experimental chemistry, focusing on topics in the materials science and biological activity. Part 1, on Computational Chemistry Methodology in Biological Activity, of the book emphasizes presents new developments in the domain of theoretical and computational chemistry and its applications to bioactive molecules. It looks at various aspects of density functional theory and other issues. Part 2, on Computational Chemistry Methodology in Materials Science, presents informative new research on computational chemistry as applied to materials science. The wide range of topics regarding the application of theoretical and experimental chemistry and materials science and biological domain will be valuable in the context of addressing contemporary research problems. Table of ContentsStudy of pKa Values of Alkylamines Based on Density Functional Theory. A DFT Investigation of the Influence of Α, Β Unsaturation in Chemical Reactivity of Coumarin and Some Hydroxy Coumarins. Molecular Determinants of TRPC6 Channel Recognition by FKBP12. In Silico Design of PDHK Inhibitors: From Small Molecules to Large Fluorinated Compounds. The Smart Cyberinfrastructure: Space-Time Multiscale Approaches for Research and Technology. Application of Computational Methods to the Rational Design of Photoactive Materials for Solar Cells. Theoretical Studies on Adsorption of Organic Molecules on Metal Surface. A Comparative Theoretical Investigation on the Activation of C-H Bond in Methane on Mono and Bimetallic Pd and Pt Subnanoclusters. Theoretical Analysis: Electronic and Optical Properties of Small Cu-Ag Nano Alloy Clusters. Multisolitons in SRR Based Metamaterials in Klein-Gordon Lattice. Ab-Initio Techniques for Light Matter Interaction at the Nanoscale. Synthesis and Characterization of Multi-Component Nanocrystalline High Entropy Alloy.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel & Subject: AS ChemistryFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: June 2023Checked by AQA examiners, this is an essential study and revision guide for the 2015 AQA AS and A-level Year 1 Chemistry specification concentrating on inorganic chemistry and relevant physical chemistry Paper 1.Tackle new-style written exam questions with guidance on practical and mathematical skillsAvoid common mistakes and get advice on exams with Exam NotesFocus on just the content you need with Essential NotesMemorise terminology for required practicals and mathematical and Working Scientifically aspectsPractise exam-style questions

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Table of ContentsIntroduction History of Vehicle Electrification Basic Terminology Battery Pack Design Criteria and Selection Li-ion Cells Packaging and Material Selection Thermal Management Battery Management System Electronics The Future of Li-ion Batteries

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Book SynopsisThe renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today''s students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry.The learning features provided, including questions at the end of every chapter and online multiple-choice questions, encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, further reading, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student''s understanding of these essential areas of chemistry.Prebiotic Chemistry is the only text to provide an accessible and engaging introduction to pre

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Book SynopsisThe authors'' goal is the presentation of the three major areas of physical chemistry: molecular structure, the equilibrium properties of systems, and the kinetics of transformations of systems. The theoretical foundations of these subjects are, respectively, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and equilibrium statistical mechanics, and chemical kinetics and kinetic theory. These theories, firmly based on experimental findings, constitute the structure required for the understanding of past accomplishments and the basis for recognition and development of significant new areas in physical chemistry. The presentation of the theories of physical chemistry requires careful discussions at several levels of exposition. The authors'' approach aims toward depth of understanding of fundamentals more than toward breadth of recognition of the multitude of activities that go on under the name of physical chemistry. The organization of the book, with its three principal sections, should make this clTrade Review"The authors have taken great care to present the material in a clear and concise way and have made links, where appropriate, between chapters. Throughout the book, diagrams and illustrations are clear and informative ... There is much to commend in this book and I would suggest that all chemistry libraries stock at least one copy ... The range and depth of topics covered will serve undergraduates on any physical chemistry or chemical physics course well, even to an advanced level, making this book good value for money." Dudley Shallcross in Education in Chemistry, May 2001"Comprehensive and high-level, the second editon of Physical Chemistry belongs on the bookshelf of everyone teaching physical chemistry. In addition, this book should also be in the hands of all graduate students in physical chemistry." Chemical Education Today, v.78 no.1, Jan. 2001Table of ContentsPreface ; PART ONE: THE STRUCTURE OF MATTER ; 1. THE MICROSCOPIC WORLD: ATOMS AND MOLECULES ; 1.1 Development of the Atomic Theory: Relative Atomic Weights ; 1.2 Atomic Magnitudes ; 1.3 The Charge-to-Mass Ratio of the Electron: Thomson's Method ; 1.4 The Charge of the Electron: Millikan's Method ; 1.5 Mass Spectrometry ; 1.6 The Atomic Mass Scale and the Mole ; 1.7 The Periodic Table ; 2. ORIGINS OF THE QUANTUM THEORY OF MATTER ; 2.1 The Franck-Hertz Experiment ; 2.2 The Photoelectric Effect ; 2.3 x Rays and Matter ; 2.4 The Emission Spectra of Atoms ; 2.5 The Nuclear Atom ; 2.6 The Problem of Black-Body Radiation ; 2.7 The Concept of Action ; 2.8 The Harmonic Oscillator ; 2.9 Action Quantized: The Heat Capacity of Solids ; 2.10 Some Orders of Magnitude ; 2.11 Bohr's Model of the Atom ; Appendix 2A: Rutherford Scattering ; 3. MATTER WAVES IN SIMPLE SYSTEMS ; 3.1 The de Broglie Hypothesis ; 3.2 The Nature of Waves ; 3.3 Dispersion Relations and Wave Equations: The Free Particle ; 3.4 Operators ; 3.5 Eigenfunctions and Eigenvalues ; 3.6 The Particle in a One-Dimensional Box ; 3.7 The Interdeterminacy or Uncertainty Principle ; 3.8 Expectation Values; Summary of Postulates ; 3.9 Particles in Two- and Three-Dimensional Boxes ; 3.10 Particles in Circular Boxes ; 3.11 Particles in Spherical Boxes ; 3.12 The Rigid Rotor ; Appendix 3A: More on Circular Cooridnates and the Circular Box ; 4. PARTICLES IN VARYING POTENTIAL FIELDS; TRANSITIONS ; 4.1 Finite Potential Barriers ; 4.2 The Quantum Mechanical Harmonic Oscillator ; 4.3 The Hydrogen Atom ; 4.4 The Shapes of Orbitals ; 4.5 Transitions Between Energy Levels ; 5. THE STRUCTURE OF ATOMS ; 5.1 Electron Spin; Magnetic Phenomena ; 5.2 The Pauli Exclusion Principle; the Aufbau Principle ; 5.3 Electronic Configuration of Atoms ; 5.4 Calculation of Atomic Structures ; 5.5 Atomic Structure and Periodic Behavior ; 5.6 Term Splitting and the Vector Model ; 5.7 Fine Structure and Spin-Orbit Interactions ; Appendix 5A: The Stern-Gerlach Experiment ; 6. THE CHEMICAL BOND IN THE SIMPLEST MOLECULES: H2+ AND H2 ; 6.1 Bonding Forces Between Atoms ; 6.2 The Simplest Molecule: The Hydrogen Molecule-Ion, H2+ ; 6.3 H2+: Molecular Orbitals and the LCAO Approximation ; 6.4 H2+: Obtaining the Energy Curve ; 6.5 H2+: Correlation of Orbitals; Excited States ; 6.6 The H2 Molecule: Simple MO Description ; 6.7 Symmetry Properties of Identical Particles ; 6.8 H2: The Valence BOnd Representation ; 6.9 H2: Beyond the Simple MO and VB Approximations ; 6.10 H2: Excited Electronic States ; Appendix 6A: Orthogonality ; Appendix 6B: Hermitian Operators ; 7. MORE ABOUT DIATOMIC MOLECULES ; 7.1 Vibrations of Diatomic Molecules ; 7.2 Rotations of Diatomic Molecules ; 7.3 Spectra of Diatomic Molecules ; 7.4 The Ionic Bond ; 7.5 Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules: Molecular Orbitals and Orbital Correlation ; 7.6 Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules: Aufbau Principle and the Structure of First-Row Molecules ; 7.7 Introduction to Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules: Electronegativity ; 7.8 Bonding in LiH: Crossing and Noncrossing Potential Curves ; 7.9 Other First-Row Diatomic Hydrides ; 7.10 Isoelectronic and Other Series ; Appendix 7A: Perturbation Theory ; 8. TRIATOMIC MOLECULES ; 8.1 Electronic Structure and Geometry in the Simplest Cases: H3 and H3+ ; 8.2 Dihydrides: Introduction to the Water Molecule ; 8.3 Hybrid Orbitals ; 8.4 Delocalized Orbitals in H2O: The General MO Method ; 8.5 Bonding in More Complex Triatomic Molecules ; 8.6 Normal Coordinates and Modes of Vibration ; 8.7 A Solvable Example: The Vibrational Modes of CO2 ; 8.8 Transition and Spectra of Polyatomic Molecules ; 9. LARGER POLYATOMIC MOLECULES ; 9.1 Small Molecules ; 9.2 Catenated Carbon Compounds; Transferability ; 9.3 Other Extended Structures ; 9.4 Some Steric Effects ; 9.5 Complex Ions and Other Coordination Compounds: Simple Polyhedra ; 9.6 Chirality and Optical Rotation ; 9.7 Chiral and Other Complex Ions ; 9.8 Magnetic Properties of Complexes ; 9.9 Electronic Structure of Complexes ; Appendix 9A: Schmidt Orthogonalization ; 10. INTERMOLECULAR FORCES ; 10.1 Long-Range Forces: Interactions Between Charge Distributions ; 10.2 Empirical Intermolecular Potentials ; 10.3 Weakly Associated Molecules ; 11. THE STRUCTURE OF SOLIDS ; 11.1 Some General Properties of Solids ; 11.2 Space Lattices and Crystal Symmetry ; 11.3 x Ray Diffraction from Crystals: The Bragg Model ; 11.4 The Laue Model ; 11.5 Determination of Crystal Structures ; 11.6 Techniques of Diffraction ; 11.7 Molecular Crystals ; 11.8 Structures of Ionic Crystals ; 11.9 Binding Energy of Ionic Crystals ; 11.10 Covalent Solids ; 11.11 The Free-Electron Theory of Metals ; 11.12 The Band Theory of Solids ; 11.13 Conductors, Insulators, and Semicondutors ; 11.14 Other Forms of Condensed Matter ; PART TWO: MATTER IN EQUILIBRIUM: STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND THERMODYNAMICS ; 12. THE PERFECT GAS AT EQUILIBRIUM AND THE CONCEPT OF TEMPERATURE ; 12.1 The Perfect Gas: Definition and Elementary Model ; 12.2 The Perfect Gas: A General Relation Between Pressure and Energy ; 12.3 Some Comments About Thermodynamics ; 12.4 Temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics ; 12.5 Empirical Temperature: The Perfect Gas Temperature Scale ; 12.6 Comparison of the Microscopic and Macroscopic Approaches ; 13. THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS ; 13.1 Microscopic and Macroscopic Energy in a Perfect Gas ; 13.2 Description of Thermodynamic States ; 13.3 The Concept of Work in Thermodynamics ; 13.4 Intensive and Extensive Variables ; 13.5 Quasi-static and Reversible Processes ; 13.6 The First Law: Energy and Heat ; 13.7 Some Historical Notes ; 13.8 Microscopic Interpretation of Internal Heat and Energy ; 13.9 Constraints, Work, and Equilibrium ; 14. THERMOCHEMISTRY AND ITS APPLICATIONS ; 14.1 Heat Capacity and Enthalpy ; 14.2 Energy and Enthalpy Changes in Chemical Reactions ; 14.3 Thermochemistry of Physical Processes ; 14.4 Introduction to Phase Changes ; 14.5 Standard States ; 14.6 Thermochemistry of Solutions ; 14.7 Molecular Interpretation of Physical Processes ; 14.8 Bond Energies ; 14.9 Some Energy Effects in Molecular Structures ; 14.10 Lattice Energies of Ionic Crystals ; 15. THE CONCEPT OF ENTROPY: RELATIONSHIP TO THE ENERGY LEVEL SPECTRUM OF A SYSTEM ; 15.1 The Relationship Between Average Propertis and Molecular Motion in an N-Molecule System: Time Averages and Ensemble Averages ; 15.2 Ensembles and Probability Distributions ; 15.3 Some Properties of a System with Many Degrees of Freedom: Elements of the Statistical Theory of Matter at Equilibrium ; 15.4 The Influences of Constraints on the Density of States ; 15.5 The Entropy: A Potential Function for the Equilibrium State ; Appendix 15A: Comments on Ensemble Theory ; Appendix 15B: (E) as a System Descriptor ; Appendix 15C: The Master Equation ; 16. THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS: THE MACROSCOPIC CONCEPT OF ENTROPY ; 16.1 The Second Law of Thermodynamics ; 16.2 The Existence of an Engropy Function for Reversible Processes ; 16.3 Irreversible Processes: The Second Law Interpretation ; 16.4 The Clausius and Kelvin Statements Revisited ; 16.5 The Second Law as an Inequality ; 16.6 Some Relationships Between the Microscopic and Macroscopic Theories ; Appendix 16A Poincaree Recurrence Times and Irreversibility ; 17. SOME APPLICATIONS OF THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS ; 17.1 Choice of Independent Variables ; 17.2 The Available Work Concept ; 17.3 Entropy Changes in Reversible Processes ; 17.4 Entropy Changes in Irreversible Processes ; 17.5 Entropy Changes in Phase Transitions ; 18. THE THIRD LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS ; 18.1 The Magnitude of the Entropy at T=0 ; 18,2 The Unattainability of Absolute Zero ; 18.3 Experimental Verification of the Third Law ; 19. THE NATURE OF THE EQUILIBRIUM STATE ; 19.1 Properties of the Equilibrium State of a Pure Substance ; 19.2 Alternative Descriptions of the Equilibrium State for Different External Constraints ; 19.3 The Stability of the Equilibrium State of a One-Component System ; 19,4 The Equilibrium State in a Multicomponent System ; 19.5 Chemical Equilibrium ; 19.6 Thermodynamic Weight: Further Connections Between Thermodynamics and Microscopic Structure ; 19.7 An Application of the Canonical Ensemble: The Distribution of Molecular Speeds in a Perfect Gas ; 20. AN EXTENSION OF THERMODYNAMICS TO THE DESCRIPTION OF NON-EQUILIBRIUM PROCESSES ; 20.1 General Form of the Equation of Continuity ; 20.2 Conservation of Mass and the Diffusion Equation ; 20.3 Conservation of Momentum and the Navier-Stokes Equation ; 20.4 Conservation of Energy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics ; 20.5 Linear Transport Processes ; 20.6 Negative Temperature ; 20.7 Thermodynamics of Systems at Negative Absolute Temperature ; Appendix 20A: Symmetry of the Momentum Flux Tensor ; 21. THE PROPERTIES OF PURE GASES AND GAS MIXTURES ; 21.1 Thermodynamic Description of a Pure Gas ; 21.2 Thermodynamic Description of a Gas Mixture ; 21.3 Thermodynamic Description of Gaseous Reactions ; 21.4 An Example: The Haber Synthesis of NH3 ; 21.5 Statistical Molecular Theory of Gases and Gas Reactions ; 21.6 The Statistical Molecular Theory of the Equilibrium Constant ; 21.7 The Statistical Molecular Theory of the Real Gas ; Appendix 21A: Influence of Symmetry of the Wave Function on the Distribution over States: Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein Statistics ; Appendix 21B: Symmetry Properties of the Molecular Wave Function: Influence of Nuclear Spin on the Rotational Partition Function ; Appendix 21C: The Semiclassical Partition Function: The Equation of State of an Imperfect Gas ; 22. THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS ; 22.1 Differences Between Gases and Condensed Phases ; 22.2 The Influence of Crystal Symmetry on Macroscopic Properties ; 22.3 Microscopic Theory of the Thermal Properties of Crystalline Solids ; 22.4 The Contribution of Anharmonicity to the Properties of a Crystal ; 22.5 Some Properties of Complex Solids and of Imperfect Solids ; 22.6 Electronic Heat Capacity of Metals ; Appendix 22A: Evaluation of Fermi-Dirac Integrals ; 23. THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF LIQUIDS ; 23.1 Bulk Properties of Liquids ; 23.2 The Structure of Liquids ; 23.3 Relationships Between the Structure and the Thermodynamic Properties of a Simple Liquid ; 23.4 The Molecular Theory of Monoatomic Liquids: General Remarks ; 23.5 The Molecular Theory of Monoatomic Liquids: Approximate Analyses ; 23.6 The Molecular Theory of Polyatomic Liquids ; Appendix 23A: x Ray Scattering from Liquids: Determination of the Structure of a Liquid ; Appendix 23B: Functional Differentiation ; 24. PHASE EQUILIBRIA IN ONE-COMPONENT SYSTEMS ; 24.1 General Survey of Phase Equilibria ; 24.2 Thermodynamics of Phase Equilibria in One-Component Systems ; 24.3 Phase Transitions Viewed as Responses to Thermodynamic Instabilities ; 24.4 The Statistical Molecular Description of Phase Transitions ; Appendix 24A: The Scaling Hypothesis for Thermodynamic Functions ; Appendix 24B: Aspects of Density Functional Theory ; 25. SOLUTIONS OF NONELECTROLYTES ; 25.1 The Chemical Potential of a Component in an Ideal Solution ; 25.2 The Chemical Potential of a Component in a Real Solution ; 25.3 Partial Molar Quantities ; 25.4 Liquid-Vapor Equilibrium ; 25.5 Liquid-Solid Equilibrium ; 25.6 The Colligative Properties of Solutions: Boiling-Point Elevation, Freezing-Point Depression, and Osmotic Pressure ; 25.7 Chemical Reactions in Nonelectrolyte Solutions ; 25.8 More About Phas Equilibrium in Mixtures ; 25.9 Critical Phenomena in Mixtures ; 25.10 The Statistical Molecular Theory of Solutions of Nonelectrolytes ; 26. EQUILIBRIUM PROPERTIES OF SOLUTIONS OF ELECTROLYTES ; 26.1 The Chemical Potential ; 26.2 Cells, Chemical Reactions, and Activity Coefficients ; 26,3 Comments on the Structure of Water ; 26.4 The Influence of Solutes on the Structure of Water ; 26.5 The Statistical Molecular Theory of Electrolyte Solutions ; 26.6 Molten Salts and Molten Salt Mixtures ; 26.7 The Structure of an Electrolyte Solution Near an Electrode ; PART THREE: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL KINETICS ; 27. Molecular Motion and Collisions ; 27.1 Kinematics ; 27.2 Forces and Potentials ; 27.3 Collision Dynamics ; 27.4 Types of Collisions ; 27.5 Scattering Cross Sections ; 27.6 Elastic Scattering of Hard Spheres ; 27.7 Elastic Scattering of Atoms ; 27.8 Quantum Mechanical Scattering ; 28. THE KINETIC THEORY OF GASES ; 28.1 Distribution Functions ; 28.2 Collision Frequency in a Dilute Gas ; 28.3 The Evolution of Velocity Distributions in Time ; 28.4 The Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution ; 28.5 Collision Frequency for Hard-Sphere Molecules ; 28.6 Molecular Fluxes of Density, Momentum Density, and Energy Density ; 28.7 Effusion ; 28.8 Transport Properties of Gases ; 28.9 Energy Exchange Processes ; 28.10 Sound Propagation and Absorption ; 29. THE KINETIC THEORY OF DENSE PHASES ; 29.1 Transport Properties in Dense Fluids ; 29.2 Some Basic Aspects of Brownian Motion ; 29.3 Stochastic Approach to Transport ; 29.4 Autocorrelation Functions and Transport Coefficients ; 29.5 Transport in Solids ; 29.6 Electrical Conductivity in Electrolyte Solutions ; 30. CHEMICAL KINETICS ; 30.1 General Concepts of Kinetics ; 30.2 Interactions Between Reactive Molecules ; 30.3 Collisions Between Reactive Molecules ; 30.4 Hard-Sphere Collision Theory: Reactive Cross Sections ; 30.5 Hard-Sphere Collision Theory: The Rate Coefficient ; 30.6 Activated-Complex Theory ; 30.7 Activated-Complex Theory: Thermodynamic Interpretation ; 30.8 Theory of Reaction Kinetics in Solution ; 30.9 Linear Free-Energy Relationships ; 30.10 Experimental Methods in Kinetics ; 30.11 Analysis of Data for Complex Reactions ; 30.12 Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions ; 30.13 Bimolecular Reactions ; 30.14 Unimolecular Reactions ; 30.15 Termolecular Reactions ; 31. SOME ADVANCED TOPICS IN CHEMICAL KINETICS ; 31.1 More About Unimolecular Reactions ; 31.2 Kinetics of Photochemically Induced Reactions ; 31.3 Chain Reactions ; 31.4 Non-linear Phenomena ; 31.5 Fluctuations in Chemical Kinetics ; 31.6 Symmetry Rules for Chemical Reactions ; 31.7 Introduction to Catalysis ; 31.8 Enzyme Catalysis ; 31.9 Acid-Base Catalysis ; 31.10 Metal-Ion, COmplex, and Other Types of Homogeneous Catalysis ; 31.11 Heterogeneous Reactions: Adsorption of Gas on a Surface ; 31.12 Heterogeneous Catalysis ; 31.13 Kinetics of Electrode Reactions (by C. Chidsey) ; APPENDICES ; I. Systems of Units ; II. Partial Derivatives ; III. Glossary of Symbols ; IV. Searching the Scientific Literature ; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the main principles and methods of nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, a topic studied by both chemists and physicists. This book is written for graduate students and scientists who already have knowledge of basic equilibrium statistical mechanics and who are interested in the more complex field of time-dependent nonequilibrium statistical mechanics.Table of Contents1. Brownian Motion and Langevin equations ; 2. Fokker-Planck equations ; 3. Master equations ; 4. Reaction rates ; 5. Kinetic models ; 6. Quantum dynamics ; 7. Linear response theory ; 8. Projection operators ; 9. Nonlinear problems ; 10. The paradoxes of irreversibility ; Appendices

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Book SynopsisIn a chemical system with many chemical species several questions can be asked: what species react with other species: in what temporal order: and with what results? These questions have been asked for over one hundred years about simple and complex chemical systems, and the answers constitute the macroscopic reaction mechanism. In Determination of Complex Reaction Mechanisms authors John Ross, Igor Schreiber, and Marcel Vlad present several systematic approaches for obtaining information on the causal connectivity of chemical species, on correlations of chemical species, on the reaction pathway, and on the reaction mechanism. Basic pulse theory is demonstrated and tested in an experiment on glycolysis. In a second approach, measurements on time series of concentrations are used to construct correlation functions and a theory is developed which shows that from these functions information may be inferred on the reaction pathway, the reaction mechanism, and the centers of control in thatTrade Review"The main value of this book is that it discusses experimental protocols and theoretical methods for the rational elucidation of reaction networks and their kinetic parameters by utilizing such techniques. In other words, it is a manual that describes nontraditional methodologies for the determination of reaction mechanisms from kinetic data sets."-- Angewandte Chemie "For readers who want a fresh view of one of the central challenges in reaction kinetics, this is the book for you. There's no other book like it on the market. It should be useful to a wide audience in many fields including chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, engineering, and genomics."-- Chemical & Engineering News "The main value of this book is that it discusses experimental protocols and theoretical methods for the rational elucidation of reaction networks and their kinetic parameters by utilizing such techniques. In other words, it is a manual that describes nontraditional methodologies for he determination of reaction mechanisms from kinetic data sets."-- Angewandte Chemie "For readers who want a fresh view of one of the central challenges in reaction kinetics, this is the book for you. There's no other book like it on the market. It should be useful to a wide audience in many fields including chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, engineering, and genomics."-- Chemical & Engineering NewsTable of Contents1.: Introduction 1.1: Some Basic Definitions 1.2: Introduction to Classical Identification 2.: Introduction to Chemical Kinetic Processes 2.1: Macroscopic, Deterministic Chemical Kinetics 2.2: Disordered Kinetics 2.3: Fluctuations 3.: A Brief Review of Methodology for the Analysis of Biochemical Reactions and Cells 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Measurement of Metabolite Concentrations 3.3: Principles and Applications of Mass Spectrometry 3.4: Genome-Wide Analyses of mRNA and Proteins 3.5: Fluorescent Imaging 3.6: Conclusions 4.: Computations by Means of Macroscopic Chemical Kinetics 4.1: Chemical Neurons and Logic Gates 4.2: Implementation of Computers by Macroscopic Chemical Kinetics 4.3: Computational Functions in Biochemical Reaction Systems 5.: Response of Systems to Pulse Perturbations 5.1: Theory 5.2: An Example: The Glycolytic Pathway 6.: Experimental Test of the Pulse Pertubation Method for Determining Casual Connectivities of Chemical Species in a Reaction Network 7.: Correlation Metric Construction: Theory of Statistical Construction of Reaction Mechanisms 8.: Experimental Test and Applications of Correlation Metric Construction 9.: Destiny Estimation 9.1: Entropy Metric Construction (EMC) 9.2: Entropy Reduction Method (ERM) 10.: Applications of Genetic Algorithms to the Determination of Reaction Mechanisms 10.1: A Shory Primer on Genetic Algorithms 10.2: Selection Regulation of Flux in a Metabolic Model 10.3: Evolutionary Development of Biochemical Oscillatory Reaction Mechanisms 10.4: Systematic Determination of Reaction Mechanism and Rate Coefficients 10.5: Summary 11.: Oscillatory Reactions 11.1: Introduction 11.2: Concepts and Theoretical Constructs 11.3: Experiments Leading to Information about the Oscillatory Reaction Mechanism 11.4: Examples of Deduction of Reaction Mechanism from Experiments 11.5: Limits of Stoichiometric Network Analysis 12.: Lifetime and Transit Time Distributions and Response Experiments in Chemical Kinetics 12.1: Lifetime Distributions of Chemical Species 12.2: Response Experiments and Lifetime Distributions 12.3: Transit Time Distributions, in Complex Chemical Systems 12.4: Transit Time Distributions, Linear Response, and Extracting Kinetic Information from Experimental Data 12.5: Errors in Response Experiments 12.6: Response Experiments for Reaction-Diffusion Systems 12.7: Conclusions 13.: Mini-Introduction to Bioinformatics 13.1: Clustering 13.2: Linearization in Various Forms 13.3: Modeling of Reaction Mechanisms 13.4: Boolean Networks 13.5: Correlation Metric Construction for Genetic Networks 13.6: Bayesian Networks 13.7: Some Other Illustrative Approaches Index

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Book SynopsisSolvents other than water are used in chemical analysis, manufacturing and specialist syntheses. This book, written for undergraduate chemistry students, covers the necessary theory required to understand how to choose appropriate solvents for different applications. It includes details for the common solvents used in contemporary chemistry.Table of ContentsChapter 1: General properties ; 1.1 Introduction ; 1.2 Polarity, Polarization, and Polarizability ; 1.3 Assessment of solvent polarity ; 1.4 Polarity assessment from physical properties ; 1.5 Polarity assessment from chemical properties ; 1.6 Correlation of Solute properties with solvent ; 1.7 Classification of molecular solvents ; 1.8 Problems ; Chapter 2: Chemistry in non-aqueous solvents ; Introduction ; 2.1 Acid-base reactions ; 2.2 Redox reactions ; 2.3 Solvation, solvolysis, solubility, and solvates ; 2.4 Problems ; Chapter 3: Some molecular solvents ; 3.1 Acetic acid ; 3.2 Acetonitrile ; 3.3 Ammonia metals in liquid ammonia; reactions of ammoniated electrons; electrides and alkalides; acid-base reactions in liquid ammonia ; 3.4 Bromine trifluoride ; 3.5 N, N'-Dimethylformamide ; 3.6 Dimethyl sulfoxide ; 3.7 Dinitrogen tetroxide ; 3.8 Ethanol ; 3.9 Ethylenediamine ; 3.10 Hexamethyphosphoramide ; 3.11 Hydrogen fluoride ; 3.12 Sulfur dioxide ; 3.13 Sulfuric acid ; 3.14 Superacides ; 3.15 Tetrahydrofuran ; 3.16 Supercritical fluids ; 3.17 Problems ; Chapter 4: Molten framework solids ; 4.1 Molten salts and oxides ; 4.2 Molten halides ; 4.3 Metals in molten salts ; 4.4 Low melting salts ; 4.5 Group 1 metal nitrate melts ; 4.6 Hydroxide melts as solvents ; 4.7 Oxides as solvents ; Glossary ; Table of molecular solvents ; Bibliography ; Answers to problems

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Book SynopsisThis physical chemistry primer is specifically designed to introduce physics to undergraduate chemistry students, and show them how a knowledge of physics is relevant to their degree.Table of Contents1. Classical mechanics ; 2. Waves and vibrations ; 3. Quantum mechanics ; 4. Kinetic theory of gases ; 5. Electrostatics ; 6. Electromagnetism ; 7. Optics

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Book SynopsisNuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, a technique widely used for structure determination by chemists and biochemists, is based on the detection of tiny radio signals emitted by the nucleus of an atom when immersed in a strong magnetic field. Every chemical substance gives rise to a recognizable NMR signature closely related to its molecular structure. This comprehensive account adopts an accessible, pictorial approach to teach the fundamental principles of high resolution NMR. Mathematical formalism is used sparingly, and everyday analogies are used to provide insight into the physical behaviour of nuclear spins. The first three chapters set out the basic tools for understanding the rest of the book. Each of the remaining chapters provides a self- contained reference to a specific theme, for example spin echoes, and traces the way it influences our understanding of high resolution NMR methodology. Spin Choreography provides a clear and an authoritative introduction to the funTable of Contents1. Energy levels ; 2. Vector model ; 3. Product operator formalism ; 4. Spin echoes ; 5. Soft radiofrequency pulses ; 6. Separating the wheat from the chaff ; 7. Broadband decoupling ; 8. Two-dimensional spectroscopy ; 9. Nuclear Overhauser effect ; 10. In defence of noise ; 11. Water ; 12. Measurement of coupling constants

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive discussion of the dynamical properties of simple liquids at a microscopic level. It presents experimental data and establishes a theoretical framework. This framework is then used as a basis for a modern version of kinetic theory and its applications.Trade ReviewThe result is a clear, carefully worded and pedagogically satisfactory text, which is practically self-contained for a reader with a basic knowledge of statistical and fluid mechanics. ....Balucani and Zoppi have produced a competent and clearly written text... * Jean-Pierre Hansen, Oxford University, UK, Physics World, May 1995 *...the book is a useful addition to the specialized literature, offering a comprehensive and diligent account of a limited area of research, at its current level of development. It should be useful to beginners for complementary reading after broader introductions to the liquid state of matter. * Libri Ricevuti E Recensioni, 1996 *Table of Contents1. The basic dynamical quantitites ; 2. The experimental side ; 3. General theoretical framework ; 4. Generalized kinetic theory ; 5. Single-particle properties ; 6. Collective properties ; Appendices ; Index

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Book SynopsisThis primer provides a systematic introduction to the spectra and electronic structure of atoms, beginning with the hydrogen atom, and following a logical progression through the alkali metals and the helium atom, to atoms with many unpaired electrons.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book, which should belong on every student's bookshelf. * Chemisch Weekblad *It was a pleasure to see this short book arrive for review. With less than 100 well laid-out pages, it is not too daunting for undrgraduates. It is well written, with good explanations and a large number of clearly-drawn diagrams. It is also very down to earth ... an excellent little book with much to recommend it for introductory atomic physics courses ... I have no hesitation in recommending it for physics undergraduates. * Dr R.C. Thompson, Contemporary Physics, 1994, Volume 35, number 6 *Table of Contents1. Quantum mechanics and light ; 2. The structure and spectrum of the hydrogen atom ; 3. The spectra of the alkali metals ; 4. The spectrum of the helium atom ; 5. The spectra of many-electron atoms ; Index

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Book SynopsisProviding an introduction to the kinetics reaction systems in solution, this text presents a treatment of the advanced topics, comprising solvent effects, fast reaction techniques, and heterogeneous liquid - liquid two-phase systems. It introduces research areas in solution kinetics, diffusion, and transport in chemical and biological membranes.Trade ReviewThe book will be attractive to undergraduate students as well as teachers. * Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 59, no.11 Nov 1994 *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Empirical treatment of reaction sites ; 3. Complex reactions ; 4. Solvent effects on reaction rates ; 5. Fast reactions in solution ; 6. Two-phase liquid-liquid reactions ; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is an introduction to transition metal reaction mechanisms, suitable for advanced undergraduates attending a 16-20 lecture course. The main areas of substitution, electron transfer, oxidative addition, activation of ligands, and insertion reactions are discussed in a systematic manner.Trade Review'Richard Henderson writes with the authority of a specialist and in a very approachable style. He covers the most important reaction classes from which one can build up more complex reaction sequences.' Flash Science, March 1994'The aim is to present to undergraduate students the essential features of the mechanisms of transition metal chemistry. It is meant to stimulate further reading rather than attempt to be comprehensive and is in the best tradition of Oxford Science Publications.' Aslib Book Guide, vol. 59, No. 5, May 1994...I found this book to be an excellent and well-targeted review of most of the important areas covered by the title including substitution reactions at four- and six-coordinate sites, catalysed substitution reactions and electron transfer reactions with some nice examples from bioinorganic chemistry. * D.A. Brown, University College Dublin, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, No. 494, 1995 *The book should, however, be in every student library, and many teachers of inorganic chemistry will find it useful to have a personal copy in which to find recent examples and clear diagrams of complicated structures. * Paul D. Lickiss, Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, No. 494, 1995 *It is an excellent, concise, critical and up-to-date account of transition metal reaction mechanisms ... a must for the course lecturer and a useful supplementary book for the motivated student, well worth buying. * P.C.H. Mitchell, Chemistry in Britain, January *Table of ContentsPART ONE: SUBSTITUTION REACTIONS; PART TWO: ELECTRON TRANSFER REACTIONS; PART THREE: LIGAND-BASED REACTIONS

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Book SynopsisAn understanding of energy levels in atoms and molecules is an essential foundation for the study of physical chemistry. This short text provides an uncomplicated introduction to this topic and will be of value to all students on first courses in spectroscopy.Trade ReviewThis book provides an excellent introduction into the usefulness of quantum mechanics. * Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 60, No. 7, July 1995 *Table of Contents1. Atoms ; 2. Diatomic molecules ; 3. Polyatomic molecules ; 4. Energy levels in NMR ; Index

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Book SynopsisProcess development bridges the gap between the laboratory synthesis of an organic compound and its industrial manufacture on a large scale. This book uses real examples to show the range of problems which may be encountered in scaling up chemical syntheses and the ways in which they may be overcome.Trade Reviewexcellent..volume * Chemistry in Britain *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Scale up issues ; 2. Environmental and regulatory issyes ; 3. Fun with cephalosporins ; 4. Thromboxane antagonists ; 5. Homochiral thrombozane antagonists ; 6. H2 blockers ; 7. Development of a manufacturing route for cloprostenol sodium ; 8. Synthesis of a potentially anti-obesity agent ; 9. Reagents for large scale operation

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Book SynopsisWater dominates the surface of Earth and is vital to life on our planet. It is a remarkable liquid which shows anomalous behaviour. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney introduces the science of water, and explores how the structure of water molecules gives rise to its physical and chemical properties. Considering water in all three of its states as ice and steam as well as liquid, Finney explains the great importance of an understanding of its structure and behaviour to a range of fields including chemistry, astrophysics, and earth and environmental sciences. Finney describes the role of water in biology, and ends with a discussion of the outstanding controversies concerning water, and some of the ''magical'' properties which have been claimed for it.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade Reviewa wake-up call to those who only think about it when their holiday's are washed out or their water bills arrive. * Northern Echo, Stephen Craggs *Table of Contents1. Water, water everywhere... ; 2. The water molecule and its interactions ; 3. Water as ice(s) ; 4. Water as a liquid - and as glas(ses) ; 5. The anomalies explained. ; 6. Water as a biomolecule ; 7. Some past and current controversies ; Further reading ; Index

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Book SynopsisThe renowned Oxford Chemistry Primer series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today''s students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. The learning features provided, including questions at the end of every chapter and online multiple-choice questions, encourage active learning and promote understanding. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance to current research and industry of the chemistry being described. Electronic Paramagnetic Resonance provides a user-friendly introduction to this powerful tool for characterizing paramagnetic molecules. A versatile technique, EPR is becoming increasingly used across fields as diverse as biology, materials science, chemistry, and physics. This primer provides the perfect introduction to the subject by taking the reader through from basic principles to how spectra can be interpreted in practice, with frequent examples demonstrating the diverse ways in which the technique can be applied.Online Resources The online resources to accompany Electron Paramagnetic Resonance feature: For registered adopters of the text: Figures from the book available to download For students: Full worked solutions to the end-of-chapter exercises Multiple-choice questions for self-directed learningTrade ReviewGood sets of sample spectra to illustrate the underlying principles. * Dr Tien-Sung Tom Lin, Washington University in St. Louis *Combines a sound theoretical basis with a hands-on approach and useful advice for practical work. * Prof. Dr. Gunnar Jeschke, ETH Zürich, Switzerland *Table of Contents1: A brief overview of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy 2: Theory of continuous wave EPR spectroscopy 3: Experimental methods in CW EPR 4: Isotropic EPR spectra of organic radicals 5: Anisotropic EPR spectra in the solid state 6: Transition metal ions and inorganic radicals 7: Systems with multiple unpaired electrons 8: Linewidth of EPR spectra 9: Advanced EPR techniques

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Book SynopsisThe ideal course companion, Elements of Physical Chemistry is written specifically with the needs of undergraduate students in mind, and provides extensive mathematical and pedagogical support while remaining concise and accessible. For the seventh edition of this much-loved text, the material has been reorganized into short Topics, which are grouped into thematic Focus sections to make the text more digestible for students, and more flexible for lecturers to teach from. At the beginning of each topic, three questions are posed, emphasizing why it is important, what the key idea is, and what the student should already know. Throughout the text, equations are clearly labeled and annotated, and detailed ''justification'' boxes are provided to help students understand the crucial mathematics which underpins physical chemistry. Furthermore, Chemist''s Toolkits provide succinct reminders of key mathematical techniques exactly where they are needed in the text. Frequent worked examples, in aTrade ReviewThe breaking down of chapters into topics is great, particularly when the book is used for quick reference * Tom Martin, chemistry student at Loughborough University *The style of writing makes the material readily accessible to undergraduates of all levels of chemistry capability. Physical Chemistry is notoriously mathematical in nature and as such any good text on this subject must carry readers of varying ability in mathematics. * Dr Subrayal M Reddy, University of Surrey *There are no other textbooks that serve the purposes of my physical chemistry courses so well. * Dr Peter B Karadakov, University of York *As always the writing style is clear and elegant and the numerical examples are pertinent and helpful. * Dr Mike Lyons, Trinity College Dublin *Table of ContentsFOCUS 1: THE PROPERTIES OF GASES; FOCUS 2: THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS; FOCUS 3: THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS; FOCUS 4: PHYSICAL TRANSFORMATIONS; FOCUS 5: CHEMICAL CHANGE; FOCUS 6: CHEMICAL KINETICS; FOCUS 7: QUANTUM THEORY; FOCUS 8: ATOMIC STRUCTURE; FOCUS 9: THE CHEMICAL BOND; FOCUS 10: MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS; FOCUS 11: MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY; FOCUS 12: STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS; FOCUS 13: MAGNETIC RESONANCE; FOCUS 14: MACROMOLECULES AND AGGREGATES; FOCUS 15: SOLIDS

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Book SynopsisChemical processes shape the world we live in; the air we breathe, the water we drink, the weather we experience. Environmental Chemistry: a global perspective describes those chemical principles which underpin the natural processes occurring within and between the air, water, and soil, and explores how human activities impact on these processes, giving rise to environmental issues of global concern. Guiding us through the chemical composition of the three key environmental systems - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and terrestrial environment - the authors explain the chemical processes which occur within and between each system. Focusing on general principles, we are introduced to the essential chemical concepts which allow better understanding of air, water, and soil and how they behave; careful explanations ensure that clarity is not sacrificed at the expense of thorough coverage of the underlying chemistry. We then see how human activity continues to affect the chemical behaviour of these environmental systems, and what the consequences of these natural processes being disturbed can be. Environmental Chemistry: a global perspective takes chemistry out of the laboratory, and shows us its importance in the world around us. With illuminating examples from around the globe, its rich pedagogy, and broad, carefully structured coverage, this book is the perfect resource for any environmental chemistry student wishing to develop a thorough understanding of their subject.Trade ReviewThe book is well written and clear to understand. Unlike its competitors, it makes the complex simple. * Matthew-John Tully, student, University of Bangor *I enjoyed reading Environmental Chemistry and I feel that it was very helpful in aiding my understanding of the subject. It includes many worked examples with explanations and clear diagrams. * Xinci Koh, student, University of Durham *This text gives a thorough treatment of all aspects of environmental chemistry. I particularly liked the inclusion of the more probing Fermi questions that require integration of the material with concepts and ideas beyond the text and lead to some very interesting results! * Patrick Boaler, student, University of York *Environmental Chemistry is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the chemistry of the Earths atmosphere and environment. The authors provide clear graphs and diagrams throughout to explain the text in a concise manner. Throughout, the theory is supported strongly with data, research and calculations. * Adam Stubbs, student, Newcastle University *Table of ContentsPART A: THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE; PART B: THE HYDROSPHERE; PART C: THE TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENT; APPENDICES

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Book SynopsisAimed at the biochemistry undergraduates, this physical chemistry textbook covers a range of matters in a student-friendly manner, with a mix of information followed by worked examples that facilitate the absorption of the topics. It contains problems along with answers at the back of the book.Trade Review"Remarkably efficient [at] putting across conceptually difficult material ... Principles and Problems will continue to be essential reading for biochemistry undergraduates." The Biochemist, June 2002Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ; THE ENERGETICS OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS ; THE RATES OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS ; ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE ; APPENDICES

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Book SynopsisThis book consists of over 422 problems and their acceptable answers on structural inorganic chemistry at the senior undergraduate and beginning graduate level. The central theme running through these questions is symmetry, bonding and structure: molecular or crystalline. A wide variety of topics are covered, including Electronic States and Configurations of Atoms and Molecules, Introductory Quantum Chemistry, Atomic Orbitals, Hybrid Orbitals, Molecular Symmetry, Molecular Geometry and Bonding, Crystal Field Theory, Molecular Orbital Theory, Vibrational Spectroscopy, Crystal Structure, Transition Metal Chemistry, Metal Clusters: Bonding and Reactivity, and Bioinorganic Chemistry. The questions collected here originate from the examination papers and take-home assignments arising from the teaching of courses in Chemical Bonding, Elementary Quantum Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, and X-Ray Crystallography by the book''s two senior authors over the past five decades. The questions have been tested by generations of students taking these courses.The questions in this volume cover essentially all the topics in a typical course in structural inorganic chemistry.The text may be used as a supplement for a variety of inorganic chemistry courses at the senior undergraduate level. It also serves as a problem text to accompany the book Advanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry, co-authored by W.-K. Li, G.-D. Zhou, and T. C. W. Mak (Oxford University Press, 2008).Trade ReviewProblems were selected carefully and presented in a clear way ... The Solutions sections are particularly valuable, as each case is explained extensively, contributing to the insight of the reader into the specific issuethis text can be a valuable aid not only for students but also for lecturers, who could be inspired by it to design new problems and/or discussion themes for their classes. * Michele Catti, Acta Crystallographica *Review from previous edition For the teacher, the authors have produced a splendid bank of questions and complete answers. Even more, this work will provide the inspiration for the generation of many more problems that lecturers will undoubtedly be able to tailor to their own courses in these general areas,which remain at the core of modern teaching in inorganic chemistry. For libraries, individual academics and for research groups alike, this book of Problems in Structural Inorganic Chemistry is an essential purchase as an accompaniment to the main text of Advanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry. * David Collison, Crystallography Reviews *The outstanding quality of the content, the high quality printing and the affordable paperback edition make Problems in Structural Inorganic Chemistry highly attractive for students and instructors especially in inorganic and physical chemistry. * Michael Ruck, Acta Crystallographica Section B *Challenging but well explained by the comprehensive solutions [...] A valuable resource for both students and lecturers. * Chemistry World *Table of Contents1: Electronic States and Configurations of Atoms and Molecules 2: Introductory Quantum Chemistry 3: Atomic Orbitals 4: Hybrid Orbitals 5: Molecular Symmetry 6: Molecular Geometry and Bonding 7: Crystal Field Theory 8: Molecular Orbital Theory 9: Vibrational Spectroscopy 10: Crystal Structure 11: Transition Metal Chemistry 12: Metal Clusters: Bonding and Reactivity 13: Bioinorganic Chemistry

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Book SynopsisOxide Thin Films and Nanostructures is an interdisciplinary approach to introduce readers to the field of oxide nano-materials, that is oxides of nano-meter size and dimensions. Emphasis is put to differentiate these nanoscale oxide objects from their solid bulk oxide parents and present their properties in a pedagogic way.Trade ReviewThe authors of Oxide Thin Films and Nanostructures have produced a state-of-the-art reference on the topic, an interesting book reflecting the longstanding experience of its authors. * Axel Mainzer Koenig, Optics and Phonetic News, Optica *A very timely book. Oxides are all over the places on Earth and have proven of paramount importance in modern technologies. The book provides a good equilibrium between technical aspects and applications. * Gerald Bastard, Physics Department, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris *The book should have interdisciplinary appeal. There have been tremendous advances made in understanding oxide films and structures at the nano level, and the importance of such systems in solid state chemistry, physics, materials science, applied physics etc. * Neil Allan, School of Chemistry, University of Bristol *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Growth of oxide thin films and nanoparticles: methods of fabrication 3: Methods of study 4: Oxide thin film properties 5: Two-dimensional oxides 6: Oxide nanoparticles 7: Clay mineral layers and nanoparticles 8: Surface chemistry, energy conversion and related applications 9: Synopsis and outlook

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Book SynopsisThe renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today''s students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry.Foundations of Surface Science provides a review of the most up-to-date developments of surface science by exploring contemporary theories, key concepts, and a number of pioneering techniques that have recently been developed. Based around the author''s experience lecturing and supervising undergraduates on this topic, the text is aimed squarely at providing a rigorous grounding in the subject at an accessible level, with chapters covTrade ReviewAn excellent compact undergraduate textbook for teaching surface science fundamentals which includes the most relevant state-of-the-art techniques and concepts * Lubomira Tosheva, Senior Lecturer in Materials Chemistry, Manchester Metropolitan University *Table of Contents1: Thermodynamics 2: Symmetry & Structure 3: Electronic Structure 4: Kinetics & Dynamics 5: Techniques

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Book SynopsisThe exceptional quality of previous editions has been built upon to make the twelfth edition of Atkins'' Physical Chemistry even more closely suited to the needs of both lecturers and students. The writing style has been refreshed in collaboration with current students of physical chemistry in order to retain the clarity for which the book is recognised while mirroring the way you read and engage with information.The new edition is now available as an enhanced e-book, which offers you a richer, more dynamic learning experience. It does this by incorporating digital enhancements that are carefully curated and thoughtfully inserted at meaningful points to enhance the learning experience. In addition, it offers formative auto-graded assessment materials to provide you with regular opportunities to test their understanding.Digital enhancements introduced for the new edition include dynamic graphs, which you can interact with to explore how the manipulation of variables affects the results Trade ReviewAn excellent textbook: very easy to read and fosters great understanding. Physical chemistry can be a very mathematical and complex area, but this textbook makes it easy to understand and is something I see myself using to help me carry out both lab work and physical chemistry questions. * Sophie Shearlaw, student, University of Strathclyde *This book continuously improves and makes the learning process enjoyable. There are countless examples and exercises which can provide enormous support to both learners and lecturers. * Milan Antonijevic, lecturer, University of Greenwich *The explanation of the concepts is great. The examples are really helpful: the authors really address almost every way in which the equations could be used. Truly a helpful textbook. * Eva Pogacar, student, Heriot-Watt University *Covers all the topics that you would want in an undergraduate course on physical chemistry. It includes succinct overviews of mathematical concepts that students need to understand, and is extremely well-organised, breaking material into manageable sections. * Kristin Dawn Krantzman, lecturer, College of Charleston *This textbook has always been, and continues to be, an excellent physical chemistry textbook. I highly recommend. * Mikko Linnolahti, lecturer, University of Eastern Finland *Extremely useful Physical Chemistry textbook. Contains helpful overviews of useful equations and concepts. Schematics break down concepts and are good to support learning. Detailed content throughout. * Gabrielle Rennie, student, University of Strathclyde *Table of ContentsFocus 1: The properties of gases Focus 2: The First Law Focus 3: The Second and Third Laws Focus 4: Physical transformations of pure substances Focus 5: Simple mixtures Focus 6: Chemical equilibrium Focus 7: Quantum theory Focus 8: Atomic structure and spectra Focus 9: Molecular structure Focus 10: Molecular symmetry Focus 11: Molecular spectroscopy Focus 12: Magnetic resonance Focus 13: Statistical thermodynamics Focus 14: Molecular interactions Focus 15: Solids Focus 16: Molecules in motion Focus 17: Chemical kinetics Focus 18: Reaction dynamics Focus 19: Processes at solid surfaces

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Book SynopsisThis book describes some of the important equations of materials and the scientists who derived them. The text is readable and enjoyable, and is aimed at anyone interested in the manufacture, structure, properties and engineering application of materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors and composites.Trade ReviewA wonderful book ... that does not take more than a couple of weeks to digest. Although students these days do not purchase many books, this particular text might be considered worth owning. * Harry Bhadeshia, University of Cambridge *A unique book - there is nothing like this in materials science that combines biography and analysis of the importance of equations. * Mark Miodownik, University College London *Engaging, effective and surprisingly readable... with an unflowery and straightforward style that pushes things along. * Patrick Grant, University of Oxford *Table of Contents1: Bravais Lattices: Crystals 2: Bragg's Law: Diffraction 3: The Gibbs phase rule 4: The Boltzmann equation: Thermodynamics 5: The Arrhenius equation: Reactions 6: The Gibbs-Thomson Equation: Surfaces 7: Fick's Laws: Diffusion 8: The Scheil Equation: Solidification 9: The Avrami Equation: Phase Transformations 10: Hooke's Law: Elasticity 11: The Burgers Vector: Plasticity 12: Griffith's Equation: Fracture 13: The Fermi Level: Electrical Properties

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