Physical Chemistry An Introduction [Paperback]

Originally published in 1947, this book was written to provide a student's guide to physical chemistry.Originally published in 1947, this book provides a student's guide to physical chemistry. It incorporates introductory material on the subject, together with more detailed information appropriate to a degree-level qualification. The basic principles of physical chemistry, as understood at the time, are applied to a number of simple problems arranged in a logical order.Originally published in 1947, this book provides a student's guide to physical chemistry. It incorporates introductory material on the subject, together with more detailed information appropriate to a degree-level qualification. The basic principles of physical chemistry, as understood at the time, are applied to a number of simple problems arranged in a logical order.Originally published in 1947, this book was written to provide a student's guide to physical chemistry. It incorporates introductory material on the subject, together with more detailed information appropriate to a degree-level qualification. The basic principles of physical chemistry, as it was understood at the time of publication, are applied to a number of simple problems arranged in a logical order. Appendices are included and textual notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in physical chemistry, education and the history of science.Preface; Part I. General Principles of Physical Chemistry: 1. Experimental foundations of kinetic-molecular theory; 2. Mathematical formulation of the kinetic-molecular theory; 3. Experimental foundations of the quantum theory; 4. Mathematical formulation of the quantum theory; 5. The chemical elements; 6. Chemical thermodynamics; Part II. Applications to Certain Simple Systems: 7. Monatomic molecules; 8. Diatomic molecules; 9. Triatomic molecules; 10. Chemical equilibria in the homogeneous gas phase; 11. Chemical kinetics in the homogeneous gas phase; 12.lÓ-