Atkin's Physical
Chemistry is one of the most informative and most highly appreciated textbooks
in the field of physical chemistry, covering topics from equilibrium through
properties of gases to thermodynamic laws and physical transformations of
materials. The book also touches on such key matters as quantum theory, atomic
structure, molecular symmetry, and molecular spectroscopy. Advanced subjects are
also covered namely, statistical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and
molecular reaction dynamics. The book is suited for students and researchers
wishing to delve deeper into the principles that govern chemical behavior at the
molecular level, explained clearly and in depth.
This textbook
takes a practical approach to physical chemistry by providing an application of
the fundamental principles in real settings. The first topics in this textbook
include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy, phase
equilibria, chemical equilibrium, electrochemical principles, quantum chemistry,
and statistical mechanics. It dwells on three-dimensional systems and the
time-dependent Schrödinger equation in which quite complex chemical dynamics can
be explained in further detail. It is especially for advanced learners and helps
them achieve theoretical knowledge as well as practical insights into the
behavior of chemical systems and their interactions in various environments.
It's
a one-of-a-kind textbook that delves into key topics in physical chemistry with
a concise yet comprehensive approach. It includes composition and physical
states of matter, colligative properties, and fundamental concepts in
thermodynamics. Important topics such as refractive index, solutions, and ionic
equilibrium are explained clearly, giving a clear view of the chemical behavior
in different phases. The book also encompasses electrochemistry that tosses
further light upon the governing principles of electrochemical process. This is
a book designed for students who would need an intense yet accessible
introduction to the underlying principles of physical chemistry.