1. Introduction and Gas Laws 2. Kinetic Theory of Gases 3. The First Law of Thermodynamics 4. The Second Law of Thermodynamics 5. Gibbs and Helmholtz Energies 6. Nonelectrolyte Solutions 7. Electrolyte Solutions 8. Chemical Equilibrium 9. Electrochemistry 10. Quantum Mechanics 11. Application of Quantum Mechanics to Spectroscopy 12. Electronic Structure of Atoms 13. Molecular Electronic Structure and the Chemical Bond 14. Electronic Spectroscopy and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 15. Photochemistry 16. Chemical Kinetics 17. Intermolecular Forces 18. The Solid State 19. The Liquid State 20. Statistical Thermodynamics
Raymond Chang received his PhD in Physical Chemistry from Yale University, USA. He is currently Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Williams College, USA. Chang has served on the American Chemical Society Examination Committee and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Committee. He is an editor of The Chemical Educator and has authored books on general chemistry and spectroscopy. Jay Thoman is the J. Hodge Markgraf Professor of Chemistry at Williams College, USA. Professor Thoman has been a faculty member at Williams College since 1988. His research employs laser spectroscopy to investigate the dynamics of small molecules. Working with colleagues, he also studies the chemistry of the local environment.
"I was very pleased to learn that Chang and Thoman have produced a
new text for the traditional two-semester Physical Chemistry for
Chemistry majors course. I found the same engaging and accessible
writing style I have come to expect and appreciate from Chang's
textbooks. The new book's coverage of atomic and molecular quantum
mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics brings it
into line with all the essential topics of a rigorous P Chem class.
I expect this textbook will be high on the list for instructors
seeking a thorough, integrated approach to the subject of Physical
Chemistry, combined with a clear and conversational writing
style."--Alan Van Orden, Colorado State University
"In selecting a physical chemistry textbook from the several that
are available, there is much to like about this book. If you are
considering physical chemistry textbooks for a course, then this
book should be on your list..."--Journal of Chemical Education
"The most student-friendly P Chem text available."--Howard Mayne,
University of New Hampshire
"The new Chang/Thoman text is very good. I like its approach and it
is very easy to read and well organized. I especially like that the
kinetic theory of gases is introduced at the beginning of the text.
This makes the later derivation of heat capacities easy to explain
and understand. In my opinion, this text makes a much better
approach to Physical Chemistry than the other texts currently
sold."--Mark Obrovac, Dalhousie University
"With expanded coverage and more depth, Chang's newest book is now
an excellent fit for students on the BS Chemistry track. It will
provide them with the rigorous foundations knowledge they need for
advanced studies in any sub-disciplines of chemistry, including
biochemistry/biophysical chemistry."--Taina Chao, State University
of New York, Purchase
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