Quanta, Matter, and Change – study book physical chemistry
This study book, written by Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula, offers an innovative molecular approach to physical chemistry. The text is intended for students who want to build a thorough understanding of the properties of matter and the underlying principles of molecular systems.
About the book
Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change 2nd edition covers physical chemistry through a renewed structure with 97 short topics divided into 20 ‘focus on’ sections. This makes the textbook clear and flexible to use for instructors. The approach links molecular properties to macroscopic phenomena via statistical mechanics and thermodynamics.
The content focuses on clarifying complex concepts with self-assessment questions, practical examples, and additional mathematical background information. This second edition also includes chemist’s toolkits that help the student with mathematical applications in physical chemistry.
Product specifications
- Author: Peter Atkins (Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: December 12, 2013
- Number of pages: 1008
- ISBN: 9780199609819
- Theme: Physical chemistry
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical
About the authors
Peter Atkins is a well-regarded author and scientist affiliated with the University of Oxford. His books are leading in the field. Julio de Paula, a professor at Lewis & Clark College, specializes in biophysical chemistry and contributes to the in-depth content of this book.