Download or read book An Introduction to the Physical Chemistry of Biological Organization written by Arthur Robert Peacocke and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1989 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces both physical and biological scientists to important thermodynamic and kinetic interpretations of living systems that involve major conceptual developments in the application of physio-chemical ideas. A concluding discussion relates these developments to other widely discussed ideas that have been recently applied to living systems, including thermodynamic aspects of evolution, information theory, and hierarchy and the question of reductionism. Students and researchers in both physical and biological science will find this mathematically simplified account to be a clear and accessible introduction to the physical chemistry of biological organization.
Download or read book An Introduction to the Physical Chemistry of Food written by John N. Coupland and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Familiar combinations of ingredients and processing make the structures that give food its properties. For example in ice cream, the emulsifiers and proteins stabilize partly crystalline milk fat as an emulsion, freezing (crystallization) of some of the water gives the product its hardness and polysaccharide stabilizers keep it smooth. Why different recipes work as they do is largely governed by the rules of physical chemistry. This textbook introduces the physical chemistry essential to understanding the behavior of foods. Starting with the simplest model of molecules attracting and repelling one another while being moved by the randomizing effect of heat, the laws of thermodynamics are used to derive important properties of foods such as flavor binding and water activity. Most foods contain multiple phases and the same molecular model is used to understand phase diagrams, phase separation and the properties of surfaces. The remaining chapters focus on the formation and properties of specific structures in foods – crystals, polymers, dispersions and gels. Only a basic understanding of food science is needed, and no mathematics or chemistry beyond the introductory college courses is required. At all stages, examples from the primary literature are used to illustrate the text and to highlight the practical applications of physical chemistry in food science.
Download or read book Introduction to Physical Chemistry written by M. F. C. Ladd and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1986-10-16 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook presents a straightforward introduction to physical chemistry. Whilst stressing the fundamentals of the subject, it avoids the mathematical details of specialised techniques such as quantum theory, nuclear magnetic resonance, and spectroscopy. In order to promote an appreciation of 3-dimensional structure in the study of stereo-chemistry and solids, many of the illustrations are presented as stereoscopic views, and directions for observing them are given in an appendix. Each chapter ends with a set of problems of varying degrees of difficulty, which will assist the student in gaining familiarity with the themes of the book, and in testing their ability to apply these themes to new situations; full solutions are provided. The S1 system of units is used throughout and appendices serve as a useful reference source of numerical data. Some mathematical arguments are also developed in appendices, because their inclusion in the text might distract readers from the development of the subject. The book has been developed front an earlier publication by the authors entitled Modern Physical Chemistry, published by Penguin Books Ltd.
Download or read book An Introduction to Physical Chemistry written by Ishwar Das and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2012 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In This Broad Introduction To Physical Chemistry, The Authors Have Included The Essential Elements Of Physical Chemistry, Paying Careful Attention To The Presentation Of Material. It Also Includes Some Chapters Of New Thrusts And Frontiers Viz. Reaction Dynamics, Oscillatory Chemical Reactions, Fast Reactions Kinetics, Polymer Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry And Statistical Thermodynamics, Glossary And Latest Examination Questions Are Given At The End Of Most Chapters To Provide Practice In The Subject. The Book Can Therefore Be Used To Meet The Demands Of A Large Number Of Undergraduate Chemistry Students Of Indian Universities. It May Also Be Used As A Reference Book For Postgraduate Students.
Download or read book Physical Chemistry written by Peter Atkins and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Atkins' Very Short Introduction explores the contributions physical chemistry has made to all branches of chemistry. Providing insight into its central concepts Atkins reveals the cultural contributions physical chemistry has made to our understanding of the natural world.
Download or read book Physical Chemistry written by William M. Davis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for a two-semester introductory course sequence in physical chemistry, Physical Chemistry: A Modern Introduction, Second Edition offers a streamlined introduction to the subject. Focusing on core concepts, the text stresses fundamental issues and includes basic examples rather than the myriad of applications often presented in other, more encyclopedic books. Physical chemistry need not appear as a large assortment of different, disconnected, and sometimes intimidating topics. Instead, students should see that physical chemistry provides a coherent framework for chemical knowledge, from the molecular to the macroscopic level. The book offers: Novel organization to foster student understanding, giving students the strongest sophistication in the least amount of time and preparing them to tackle more challenging topics Strong problem-solving emphasis, with numerous end-of-chapter practice exercises, over two dozen in-text worked examples, and a number of clearly identified spreadsheet exercises A quick review in calculus, via an appendix providing the necessary mathematical background for the study of physical chemistry Powerful streamlined development of group theory and advanced topics in quantum mechanics, via appendices covering molecular symmetry and special quantum mechanical approaches
Download or read book Introduction to Non equilibrium Physical Chemistry written by R. P. Rastogi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry presents a critical and comprehensive account of Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry from theoretical and experimental angle. It covers a wide spectrum of non-equilibrium phenomena from steady state close to equilibrium to non-linear region involving transition to bistability, temporal oscillations, spatio-temporal oscillations and finally to far from equilibrium phenomena such as complex pattern formation, dynamic instability at interfaces, Chaos and complex growth phenomena (fractals) in Physico-chemical systems. Part I of the book deals with theory and experimental studies concerning transport phenomena in membranes (Thermo-osmosis,Electroosmotic ) and in continuous systems (Thermal diffusion,Soret effect) close to equilibrium Experimental tests provide insight into the domain of validity of Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics ,which is the major theoretical tool for this region. Later developments in Extended Irreversible Thermodynamics and Non-equilibrium Molecular dynamics have been discussed in the Appendix. Part II deals with non-linear steady states and bifurcation to multistability, temporal and spatio- temporal oscillations (Chemical waves). Similarly Part II deals with more complex phenomena such as Chaos and fractal growth occurring in very far from equilibrium region. Newer mathematical techniques for investigating such phenomena along with available experimental studies. Part IV deals with analogous non-equilibrium phenomena occurring in the real systems (Socio-political, Finance and Living systems etc.) for which physico-chemical systems discussed in earlier chapters provide a useful model for development of theories based on non-linear science and science of complexity. - The book provides a critical account of theoretical studies on non-equilibrium phenomenon from region close to equilibrium to far equilibrium - Experimental studies have been reported which provide test of the theories and their limitations - Impacts of the concepts developed in non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry in sociology, economics and other social science and living systems has been discussed
Download or read book An Introduction to Physical Chemistry written by D. K. Chakrabarty and published by Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, intended for the undergraduate students, may also be used for a first chemistry course. The emphasis is on the concepts of physical chemistry and how to obtain quantitative relations from the concepts. Representative problems are included at the end of every chapter. To reduce the bulk, the book avoids experimental details that should be covered in laboratory manuals. Some aspects, such as wave mechanical model of the atom, molecular symmetry, chemical bonding and solid state chemistry that are inadequately covered by most text books at this level, are discussed in detail to give flavour of modern chemistry.
Download or read book Introduction to Computational Physical Chemistry written by Joshua Schrier and published by University Science Books. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will revolutionize the way physical chemistry is taught by bridging the gap between the traditional "solve a bunch of equations for a very simple model" approach and the computational methods that are used to solve research problems. While some recent textbooks include exercises using pre-packaged Hartree-Fock/DFT calculations, this is largely limited to giving students a proverbial black box. The DIY (do-it-yourself) approach taken in this book helps student gain understanding by building their own simulations from scratch. The reader of this book should come away with the ability to apply and adapt these techniques in computational chemistry to his or her own research problems, and have an enhanced ability to critically evaluate other computational results. This book is mainly intended to be used in conjunction with an existing physical chemistry text, but it is also well suited as a stand-alone text for upper level undergraduate or intro graduate computational chemistry courses.
Download or read book Chemistry A Very Short Introduction written by Peter Atkins and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people remember chemistry from their schooldays as largely incomprehensible, a subject that was fact-rich but understanding-poor, smelly, and so far removed from the real world of events and pleasures that there seemed little point, except for the most introverted, in coming to terms with its grubby concepts, spells, recipes, and rules. Peter Atkins wants to change all that. In this Very Short Introduction to Chemistry, he encourages us to look at chemistry anew, through a chemist's eyes, in order to understand its central concepts and to see how it contributes not only towards our material comfort, but also to human culture. Atkins shows how chemistry provides the infrastructure of our world, through the chemical industry, the fuels of heating, power generation, and transport, as well as the fabrics of our clothing and furnishings. By considering the remarkable achievements that chemistry has made, and examining its place between both physics and biology, Atkins presents a fascinating, clear, and rigorous exploration of the world of chemistry - its structure, core concepts, and exciting contributions to new cutting-edge technologies. 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.
Download or read book Introduction to Physical Chemistry written by Andreas Hofmann and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides an introduction to physical chemistry, covering the fundamentals of thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, transport and catalysis. The content of this text is delivered as one-semester course in the second year at Griffith University (Nathan, Australia) and intended for students in the disciplines of chemistry, biochemistry, engineering and neighbouring disciplines. Table of Contents I. Physico-chemical data and resources 1 Periodic table of the elements 2 Resources and databases 3 Units and constants 4 Summary of important formulae and equations II. Thermodynamics 1 Motivation, revision and introduction of basic concepts 2 Free energy 3 Properties of real systems 4 Exercises III. Mixtures and phases 1 Why do or don't things mix 2 Liquids 3 Phase equilibria 4 Thermodynamic aspects of phase transitions 5 Mixtures of volatile liquids 6 Exercises IV. Solutions of electrolytes 1 Fundamental concepts 2 Electrochemical reactions 3 Electrolytes in solution 4 Exercises V. Molecules in motion 1 Transport processes 2 Molecular motion in liquid solutions 3 Exercises VI. Kinetics 1 Introduction 2 Reaction rates, rate constants and orders of reaction 3 Rate equations 4 Determination of the rate law 5 Temperature dependence of reaction rates 6 Linking the rate laws with reaction mechanisms 7 Polymerisation kinetics 8 Collision theory 9 Reactions in solution 10 Diffusion control 11 Transition state theory 12 Exercises VII. Catalysis 1 Homogeneous catalysis 2 Heterogeneous Catalysis 3 Methods to investigate surfaces and surface processes 4 Exercises VIII. Mathematical appendix 1 Basic algebra and operations 2 Differentials 3 Integration 4 Data visualisation and fitting IX. Solutions to exercises X. Bibliography XI. Index
Download or read book Basic Physical Chemistry The Route To Understanding Revised Edition written by E Brian Smith and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This elegant book provides a student-friendly introduction to the subject of physical chemistry. It is by the author of the very successful Basic Chemical Thermodynamics and is written in the same well-received popular style. It is concise and more compact than standard textbooks on the subject and emphasises the two important topics underpinning the subject: quantum mechanics and the second law of thermodynamics. Both topics are challenging to students because they focus on uncertainty and probability. The book explains these fundamental concepts clearly and shows how they offer the key to understanding a wide range of chemical phenomena including atomic and molecular spectra, the structure and properties of solids, liquids and gases, chemical equilibrium and the rates of chemical reactions.This revised edition has enabled improvements and corrections to be made.
Download or read book Introduction to Physical Chemistry written by Marcus Frederick Charles Ladd and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-01-22 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this text has been completely rewritten and revised. It is intended for first- and second-year undergraduates in chemistry taking physical chemistry courses, and for undergraduates in other science and engineering subjects that require an understanding of chemistry. The author gives more attention to the solid and liquid states than is found in other texts on this subject, and introduces topics such as computer simulation and quasicrystals. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems, to which there are solution notes, designed to lead the reader to familiarity with the subject and its application in new situations. Computer programs designed to assist the reader are downloadable from the World Wide Web, from the time of publication. Detailed solutions to the problems will also be available via the World Wide Web. See http://www.cup.cam.ac.uk/stm/laddsolutions.htm. This modern text on physical chemistry will be of interest to undergraduate students in chemistry and also students in other areas of science and engineering requiring a familiarity with the subject.
Download or read book Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences written by Gordon G. Hammes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an introduction to physical chemistry that is directed toward applications to the biological sciences. Advanced mathematics is not required. This book can be used for either a one semester or two semester course, and as a reference volume by students and faculty in the biological sciences.
Download or read book Introduction to Surface Physical Chemistry written by K. Christmann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Physical Chemistry written by Paul M. S. Monk and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Physical Chemistry is a gentle introduction to the principles and applications of physical chemistry. The book aims to introduce the concepts and theories in a structured manner through a wide range of carefully chosen examples and case studies drawn from everyday life. These real-life examples and applications are presented first, with any necessary chemical and mathematical theory discussed afterwards. This makes the book extremely accessible and directly relevant to the reader. Aimed at undergraduate students taking a first course in physical chemistry, this book offers an accessible applications/examples led approach to enhance understanding and encourage and inspire the reader to learn more about the subject. A comprehensive introduction to physical chemistry starting from first principles. Carefully structured into short, self-contained chapters. Introduces examples and applications first, followed by the necessary chemical theory.
