The Physical Basis of Chemistry
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsvii
- Chapter 0. Prefacesxi
- 0.1 Preface to the Second Editionxi
- 0.2 Preface to the First Editionxv
- Chapter 1. The Tools the Trade: Mathematical Concepts1
- 1.1 Units of Measurement1
- 1.2 Common Functions and Chemical Applications5
- 1.3 Vectors and Directions10
- 1.4 Exponentials and Logarithms12
- Chapter 2. Essentials of Calculus for Chemical Applications19
- 2.1 Derivatives19
- 2.2 Applications of Derivatives24
- 2.3 Principles of Integration27
- Chapter 3. Essential Physical Concepts for Chemistry32
- 3.1 Forces and Interactions32
- 3.2 Kinetic and Potential Energy35
- 3.3 Harmonic Motion39
- 3.4 Introduction to Waves40
- 3.5 Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Interactions48
- Chapter 4. Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Mechanics60
- 4.1 The Random WalkŽ Problem61
- 4.2 The Normal (Gaussian) Distribution64
- 4.3 Applications of the Normal Distribution in Chemistry and Physics66
- 4.4 The Boltzmann Distribution74
- 4.5 Applications of the Boltzmann Distribution78
- 4.6 Applications of Statistics to Kinetics and Thermodynamics80
- Chapter 5. Introcution to Quantum Mechanics87
- 5.1 Prelude87
- 5.2 Blackbody Radiation–Light as Particles91
- 5.3 Heat Capacity and the Photoelectric Effect96
- 5.4 Orbital Motion and Angular Momentum99
- 5.5 Atomic Structure and Spectra-quantization of Energy102
- 5.6 Particles as Waves104
- 5.7 The Consequences of Wave-Particle Duality104
- 5.8 Classical Determinism and Quantum Indeterminacy107
- 5.9 Applications of the Uncertainty Principle113
- 5.10 Angular Momentum and Quantization of Measurements115
- 5.11 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Imaging117
- 5.12 Summary122
- Chapter 6. Applications of Quantum Mechanics128
- 6.1 Wave Mechanics128
- 6.2 Particle-in-a-Box: Exact Solution132
- 6.3 Schr¨odinger’s Equation for the Hydrogen Atom136
- 6.4 Multielectron Atoms and Molecules139
- Chapter 7. The Kinetic Theory of Gases149
- 7.1 Collisional Dynamics149
- 7.2 Properties of Ideal Gases153
- 7.3 Assumptions of the Kinetic Theory„A Second Look162
- 7.4 Summary170
- Chapter 8. The Interaction of Radiation with Matter173
- 8.1 Introduction to Absorption and Emission174
- 8.2 Molecular Spectroscopy179
- 8.3 Modern Laser Spectroscopy188
- Appendix A. Fundamental Physical Constants192
- Appendix B. Integral Formulas: Indefinite and Definite194
- Appendix C. Additional Readings197
- Appendix D. Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems199
- Index205
If the text you're using for general chemistry seems to lack sufficient mathematics and physics in its presentation of classical mechanics, molecular structure, and statistics, this complementary science series title may be just what you're looking for. Written for the advanced lower-division undergraduate chemistry course, The Physical Basis of Chemistry, Second Edition, offers students an opportunity to understand and enrich the understanding of physical chemistry with some quantum mechanics, the Boltzmann distribution, and spectroscopy. Posed and answered are questions concerning everyday phenomena. Unlike other texts on this subject, however, Dr. Warren deals directly with the substance of the questions, avoiding the use of predigested material more appropriate for memorization exercises than for actual concrete learning. The only prerequisite is first-semester calculus or familiarity with one-variable derivatives. In this new edition, the entire text has been rewritten and keyed with an accompanying website, which contains instructive QuickTime movies on topics presented in the text to enhance student learning and participation.