Basic Chemical Thermodynamics (6th Edition)

This widely acclaimed text, now in its sixth edition and translated into many languages, continues to present a clear, simple and concise introduction to chemical thermodynamics. An examination of equilibrium in the everyday world of mechanical objects provides a starting point for an accessible account of the factors that determine equilibrium in chemical systems. This straightforward approach leads students to a thorough understanding of the basic principles of thermodynamics, which are then applied to a wide range of physical chemical systems.

The book also discusses the problems of non-ideal solutions and the concept of activity, and provides an introduction to the molecular basis of thermodynamics.

Over six editions, the views of teachers of the subject and their students have been incorporated. Reference to the phase rule has been included in this edition and the notation has been revised to conform to current IUPAC recommendations. Students taking courses in thermodynamics will continue to find this popular book an excellent introductory text.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Energy
• Entropy and Equilibrium
• Equilibrium in Chemical Systems
• Determination of Thermodynamic Quantities
• Ideal Solutions
• Non-Ideal Solutions
• Thermodynamics of Gases
• The Molecular Basis of Thermodynamics

Readership: Undergraduates and graduates studying the physical, biological and material sciences and those who wish to prepare for the study of chemistry at a more advanced level.
Key Features:

• Basic Physical Chemistry is written in a popular style which has been very well received by both students and teachers


• It places a strong emphasis on the fundamental principles that underpin chemical thermodynamics and shows how they can lead to a thorough understanding of the subject


• The author makes a determined effort to use only the minimum mathematical manipulation required to develop the subject