An Introduction to Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions [Paperback]

An Introduction to Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions is a comprehensive coverage of the subject including the development of key concepts and theory that focus on the physical rather than the mathematical aspects. Important links are made between the study of electrolyte solutions and other branches of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry, making it a useful cross-reference tool for students studying this important area of electrochemistry.

Carefully developed throughout, each chapter includes intended learning outcomes and worked problems and examples to encourage student understanding of this multidisciplinary subject.
* a comprehensive introduction to aqueous electrolyte solutions including the development of key concepts and theories
* emphasises the connection between observable macroscopic experimental properties and interpretations made at the molecular level
* key developments in concepts and theory explained in a descriptive manner to encourage student understanding
* includes worked problems and examples throughout

An invaluable text for students taking courses in chemistry and chemical engineering, this book will also be useful for biology, biochemistry and biophysics students required to study electrochemistry.

Preface xix

Preliminary Chapter Guidance to Student xxiii

List of symbols xxv

1 Concepts and Ideas: Setting the Stage 1

1.1 Electrolyte solutions – what are they? 2

1.2 Ions – simple charged particles or not? 4

1.3 The solvent: structureless or not? 7

1.4 The medium: its structure and the effect of ions on this structure 8

1.5 How can these ideas help in understanding what might happen when an ion is put into a solvent? 9

1.6 Electrostriction 11

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