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Atkins' Physical Chemistry

Peter Atkins, University of Oxford and Julio de Paula, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, USA
Atkins Physical Chemistry covers all that is essential for a chemistry degree, from the basic principles to modern applications. Up to date in both content and approach, the eighth edition sees a greater emphasis on the molecular view of physical chemistry and a move away from classical thermodynamics. The mathematics intrinsic to physical chemistry often poses the greatest barrier to students understanding. Atkins Physical Chemistry offers careful explanations and extensive support to ensure that students can master the important mathematical principles. The text features an extensive pedagogical framework, including Worked Examples, Selftests, Derivations, Illustrations, Justications, Notes on good practice, and Commentaries, which guides students through the book to facilitate a true understanding of the subject.
1,096 pages 2006 978-0-19-870072-2 Paperback 40.99

Contents
PART I: EQUILIBRIUM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The properties of gases The rst law The second law Physical transformations of pure substances Simple mixtures Phase diagrams Chemical equilibrium Quantum theory: introduction and principles Quantum theory: techniques and applications

PART II: STRUCTURE

10. Atomic structure and atomic spectra 11. Molecular orbitals for polyatomic systems 12. Molecular symmetry 13. Spectroscopy 1: rotational and vibrational spectra 14. Spectroscopy 2: electronic transitions 15. Spectroscopy 3: magnetic resonance 16. Statistical thermodynamics: the concepts 17. Statistical thermodynamics: the machinery 18. Molecular interactions 19. Materials 1: Macromolecules and aggregates 20. Materials 2: The solid state PART III: CHANGE 21. Molecules in motion 22. The rates of chemical reactions 23. The kinetics of complex reactions 24. Molecular reaction dynamics 25. Processes at solid surfaces

Readership: Undergraduates at all stages of their Bachelors and Masters chemistry degree programmes. Also a valuable reference for postgraduates and researchers.

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Instructors Solutions Manual to Accompany Atkins Physical Chemistry

Peter Atkins, University of Oxford, Charles Trapp, University of Louisville, USA, Marshall Cady, Indiana University Southeast, USA and Carmen Giunta, le Moyne College, USA
510 pages 2006 978-0-19-928857-1 25.99 Paperback

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Peter Atkins, University of Oxford, Charles Trapp, University of Louisville, USA, Marshall Cady, Indiana University Southeast, USA and Carmen Giunta, le Moyne College, USA
560 pages 2006 978-0-19-928858-8 25.99 Paperback

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Readership: First and second year undergraduates in chemistry and related subjects.

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The authors succeed brilliantly in their aim to show that deep insights into the behaviour of biological systems can be gained by applying the principles of physical chemistry. I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it without reservation to teachers and students alike.
Chemistry World, January 2006

Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences

Peter Atkins, University of Oxford and Julio de Paula, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, USA
Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences offers a balanced presentation of the concepts of physical chemistry, and their extensive applications to biology and biochemistry. Balancing clarity and rigor of exposition of basic concepts with extensive discussion of biological techniques and processes, this is the perfect resource for every life science student who seeks to master those essentials of physical chemistry that underpin life itself.
Contents: Prologue; Fundamentals; PART I: BIOCHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS: The First Law; The Second Law; Phase Equilibria; Chemical Equilibrium; Thermodynamics of Ion and Electron Transport; PART II: KINETICS OF LIFE PROCESSES: The Rates of Reactions; Accounting for the Rate Laws; Complex Biochemical Processes; PART III: BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE: Dynamics of Microscopic Systems; The Chemical Bond; Molecular Interactions; Macromolecules and Self-Assembly; Statistical Aspects of Structure and Change; PART IV: BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROCOPY: Optical Techniques and Photobiology; Magnetic Resonance; Appendices; Units and Unit Conversions; Essential Concepts of Mathematics; Essential Concepts of Physics; Review of Chemical Principles; Data Section Readership: First and second year undergraduates taking a rst course in physical chemistry as part of a life science, biological chemistry or biochemistry degree programme.

Elements of Physical Chemistry

Peter Atkins, University of Oxford and Julio de Paula, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, USA
Elements of Physical Chemistry is the perfect resource for smoothing the path to a clear and thorough understanding of this vital branch of chemistry. With its emphasis on the physical principles, conveyed through lucid explanations and careful exposition of the essential mathematical concepts, and enhanced by enriched pedagogy and a two-colour text design, this is the perfect text for opening up this fascinating subject to more students than ever before.
Contents: Introduction; The properties of gases; Thermodynamics: the rst law; Thermochemistry; Thermodynamics: the second law; Phase equilibria: pure substances; The properties of mixtures; Principles of chemical equilibrium; Consequences of equilibrium; Electrochemistry; The rates of reactions; Accounting for the rate laws; Quantum theory; Atomic structure; The chemical bond; Metallic and ionic solids; Solid surfaces; Intermolecular forces; Macromolecules and aggregates; Molecular rotations and vibrations; Electronic transitions; Magnetic resonance; Statistical thermodynamics; Appendices; Data Section

648 pages 2005 978-0-19-927183-2 Paperback 28.99

656 pages 2005 978-0-19-928095-7 Hardback 28.99

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Solutions Manual to Accompany Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences

Maria Bohorquez, Drake University, USA
225 pages 2006 978-0-19-928860-1 Paperback 15.99

Solutions Manual to Accompany Elements of Physical Chemistry

Charles Trapp, University of Louisville, USA and Marshall Cady, Indiana University Southeast, USA
374 pages 2006 978-0-19-928880-9 Paperback 15.99

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Michael J. Pilling and Paul W. Seakins, both of the University of Leeds

Reaction Kinetics provides an accessible introduction to this vital subject. Throughout the book, worked examples and problems allow the reader to obtain a detailed understanding of this eld, and boxes are used to explain complex material or advanced topics in more detail. Many references to the original literature - often with explanatory notes - are included, making this text ideal both for undergraduate students and for more advanced students seeking an entry into the eld.

Contents: Why study reaction kinetics?; Time, concentration, and temperature; Experimental techniques; An introduction to theories of bimolecular reactions; Reaction dynamics; Unimolecular and association reactions; Reactions in solution; Surface reactions; Complex reactions; Straight chain reactions; Explosions and branched chain reactions; Negative feedback and oscillatory behaviour; Photochemistry; Appendix I: Fundamental constant; Appendix II: Units of energy; Appendix III: Conversion factors from pressure to concentration units and for various rate coefcients; Appendix IV: Absorption coefcients Readership: Advanced undergraduate and beginning postgraduate students of chemistry.

320 pages 1995 978-0-19-855527-8 Paperback 33.99

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Molecular Orbitals of Transition Metal Complexes

Yves Jean, Universit Paris-Sud, Orsay, France Translated by: Colin Marsden, Universit Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
This book starts with the most elementary ideas of molecular orbital theory and leads the reader progressively to an understanding of the electronic structure, geometry and, in some cases, reactivity of transition metal complexes. The qualitative orbital approach, based on simple notions such as symmetry, overlap and electronegativity, is the focus of the presentation and a substantial part of the book is associated with the mechanics of the assembly of molecular orbital diagrams.
Readership: Final-year undergraduate and beginning graduates in solid state physics, chemistry and crystallography.

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Chemical Dynamics in Condensed Phases

Relaxation, transfer and reactions in condensed molecular systems
Abraham Nitzan, Tel Aviv University, Israel
This text provides a uniform and consistent approach to diversied problems encountered in the study of dynamical processes in condensed phase molecular systems. Given the broad interdisciplinary aspect of this subject, the book focuses on three themes: coverage of needed background material, in-depth introduction of methodologies, and analysis of several key applications.
Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics and chemistry.

263 pages 2005 978-0-19-853093-0 Hardback 42.00

Four Laws That Drive the Universe

Peter Atkins, University of Oxford
The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the universe. Peter Atkins' powerful and compelling introduction explains what the laws are and how they work, using accessible language and virtually no mathematics. Guiding the reader from the Zeroth Law to the Third Law, he introduces the fascinating concept of entropy, and how its unstoppable rise constitutes the engine of the universe.
Available in paperback from September 2008 Readership: Readers of popular science, and undergraduate science students - especially those in the physical sciences.

744 pages 2006 978-0-19-852979-8 Hardback 49.95

144 pages 2007 978-0-19-923236-9 Hardback 9.99

Electrochemistry
Principles, methods, and applications
Christopher M. A. Brett and Ana Maria Oliveira Brett, both Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
This comprehensive book describes modern electrochemistry, from fundamental principles to the methods that can be used to study electrode and electrochemical processes, and nally, at the wideranging applications in sensors, industry, corrosion, and bioelectrochemistry.
Contents: Notation and units; Introduction; PART I: PRINCIPLES: Electrochemical cells: Thermodynamic properties and electrode potentials; The interfacial region; Fundamentals of kinetics and mechanism of electrode reactions; PART II: METHODS: Electrochemical experiments; Hydrodynamic electrodes; Cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep techniques; Step and pulse techniques; Impedance methods; Non-electrochemical probes of electrodes and electrode processes; PART III: APPLICATIONS: Potentiometric sensors; Amperometric and voltammetric sensors; Electrochemistry in industry; Corrosion; Bioelectrochemistry; Appendix 1: Useful mathematical relations; Appendix 2: Principles of A.C. circuits; Appendix 3: Digital simulation; Appendix 4: Standard electrode potentials Readership: Undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, industrial chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science.

Concepts in Thermal Physics

Stephen Blundell and Katherine Blundell, both of Oxford University
Concepts in Thermal Physics provides a modern introduction to the main principles that are foundational to thermal physics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. The key concepts are carefully presented in a clear way, and new ideas are illustrated with copious worked examples as well as a description of the historical background to their discovery. Each chapter concludes with detailed exercises.
Readership: Advanced undergraduates and graduates in physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering.

488 pages 2006 978-0-19-856770-7 Paperback 22.95

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Introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics

David Chandler, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics gives students a deeper understanding of thermodynamics and the principles of equilibrium statistical mechanics. By frequent use of simplied models, the author has kept the mathematics in the text relatively simple while presenting many of the sophisticated ideas in the eld.
Readership: Advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and physics.

256 pages 1987 978-0-19-504277-1 Paperback 27.99

456 pages 1993 978-0-19-855388-5 Paperback 47.99

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