Description
Book SynopsisThis book looks at how molecules react, and how the feasibility and outcome of chemical reactions can be predicted. Beginning with an introduction to the concept of an activity series of metals, Metals and Chemical Change then introduces chemical thermodynamics (enthalpy, entropy and free energy) and applies the concept to both inorganic and organic elements. A Case Study on batteries and fuel cells is also included. The accompanying CD-ROM includes video sequences of the reactions of metals with water, acid and aqueous ions, and gives the reader an opportunity to make experimental observations and predictions about chemical behaviour. A comprehensive Data Book of chemical and physical constants is included, along with a set of interactive self-assessment questions. The Molecular World series provides an integrated introduction to all branches of chemistry for both students wishing to specialise and those wishing to gain a broad understanding of chemistry and its relevance to the every
Trade Review"The book and CD-ROM provide an excellent learning resource of the material covered ... strongly recommended." * Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, No 6, June 2003 *
"One of the many highlights of the book is the use of everyday examples of metals and their reactivity, particularly industrial examples ... The CD contains some excellent video sequences ..." * Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2002, 55, 487-489 *
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Reactions of Metals; Metals and their Ores; Metals and their Ease of Oxidation: A Hypothesis; Equilibrium: A Restatement of the Problem; Thomsen's Hypothesis: Towards a Solution?; The Second Law of Thermodynamics: The Solution; The First Law of Thermodynamics; Enthalpies of Reaction: A Database; Entropy Changes; The Gibbs Function; Metals and their Ease of Oxidation; Thermodynamic and Kinetic Stability; Reactivity; Thermodynamics and the Oxidation of Metals; Enthalpy and Entropy Terms; Metals and their Ores; The Born-Haber Cycle; Introduction to the Remaining Sections; The Lattice Energy; Electrochemical Cells and Redox Potentials; Ionization Energies of Atoms; The Chemistry of Group I: The Alkali Elements; Alkali Metal Compounds in Industry; Binary Alkali Metal Compounds with Non-metals; Metal Ions, Ligands and Complexes; Alkali Metal Complexes; The Group II or Alkaline Earth Elements; Case Study: Batteries and Fuel Cells.
