This book explains the
following topics:Thermodynamics, Thermodynamic process, Concept of internal
energy, work and heat, Thermal equilibrium, The first law of thermodynamics ,
Characteristics of enthalpy, Heat capacity, Carnot theorem, Thermochemistry,
Enthalpy of reaction, Enthalpy of combustion, Enthalpy of neutralization, Bond
enthalpy, Kirchhoff’s equation, Second law of thermodynamics, entropy, Third law
of thermodynamics, Nernst heat theorem, Concept of residual entropy, Gibbs
energy and Helmholtz energy.
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.
This lecture note will introduce the major concepts of physical chemistry
based on thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and kinetics. The topics include
the first law of thermodynamics, heat capacities, enthalpy, thermochemistry,
free energy, Helmholtz and Gibbs free energy; and an application of free energy
to phase transitions, mixtures, and equilibrium. Common equations and symbols
are summarized in detail, such that assimilation of knowledge is enhanced. For
students, this is a great source material for those taking courses in physical
chemistry-this book sets out clearly the structure of fundamental ideas and
solving techniques.