Modern Physical Chemistry, 3rd Edition (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Zhu Zhiang
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is one of the basic course textbooks in the series of modern chemistry textbooks for Nankai University, serving as a curriculum textbook for the 21st century. It is also revised based on the authors' "Physical Chemistry Tutorial (Second Edition)" and incorporates recent research and teaching achievements in physical chemistry from both domestic and international sources in recent years. The book is divided into two volumes. The first volume includes seven chapters: Gases, Thermodynamic Laws, The Second Law of Thermodynamics, Thermodynamic Functions with Standard Values, Basic Principles of Statistical Thermodynamics, Mixtures and Solutions, and Phase Equilibrium. The second volume includes seven chapters: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Rate Theories of Elementary Reactions, Kinetics of Several Special Reactions, Electrochemistry, Interfacial Phenomena, and Colloid Chemistry. This book is a summary of the authors' 20 years of teaching achievements and experience. It is rich in content, with a clear focus, particularly emphasizing the integration of macroscopic and microscopic perspectives. It incorporates cutting-edge knowledge from modern disciplines, showcasing distinctive innovative features. The authors provide insightful explanations of concepts and principles, concise yet precise. Each chapter includes numerous exercises, and recent references are listed to help broaden students' knowledge and reflect the latest developments in the field. This book can serve as a textbook for the physical chemistry course in chemistry programs, as well as for applied chemistry, chemical engineering, life sciences, and environmental science programs. National Science Education Base Planning Textbook · Nankai University Modern Chemistry Textbook Series.