John D. Simon

Donald A. McQuarrie

Covers the principles of quantum mechanics and engages those principles in the development of thermodynamics. Coverage includes the properties of gases, the First Law of Thermodynamics, a molecular interpretation of the principal thermodynamic state functions, solutions, non equilibrium thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Features 10-12 worked examples and some 60 problems for each chapter. A separate Solutions Manual is forthcoming in April 1999. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Molecular Thermodynamics

William C. Trogler

Harry B Gray

Harry B. Gray

An ideal primer for those who wish to improve their scientificliteracy, this book is beautifully written and especiallyrecommended for high school and undergraduate nonmajor sciencecourses. Amply illustrated chapters on chemical bonding,biochemistry, cancer, and the atmosphere are interspersed withsuch chapters as "The Alchemist's Dream,""Newsworthy Molecules" and "WallStreetChemistry." To facilitate this book's use in the classroom,a complete set of problems and sample exams are available fromthe publisher.

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