| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 354 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Postulates of thermodynamics -- Thermodynamic equilibrium in isolated and isentropic systems -- Thermodynamic equilibrium in systems with other constraints -- Thermodynamic processes and engines -- Thermodynamics of mixtures (multicomponent systems) -- Phase equilibria -- Equilibria of chemical reactions -- Extension of thermodynamics for additional interactions (non-simple systems) -- Elements of equilibrium statistical thermodynamics -- Toward equilibrium: elements of transport phenomena |
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1. Introduction -- 2. Postulates of thermodynamics -- 3. Thermodynamic equilibrium in isolated and isentropic systems -- 4. Thermodynamic equilibrium in systems with other constraints -- 5. Thermodynamic processes and engines -- 6. Thermodynamics of mixtures (multicomponent systems) -- 7. Phase equilibria -- 8. Equilibria of chemical reactions -- 9. Extension of thermodynamics for additional interactions (non-simple systems) -- 10. Elements of equilibrium statistical thermodynamics -- 11. Toward equilibrium: elements of transport phenomena |
| Summary |
This course-derived undergraduate textbook provides a concise explanation of the key concepts and calculations of chemical thermodynamics. Instead of the usual 'classical' introduction, this text adopts a straightforward postulatory approach that introduces thermodynamic potentials such as entropy and energy more directly and transparently. Structured around several features to assist students' understanding, Chemical Thermodynamics :- Develops applications and methods for the ready treatment of equilibria on a sound quantitative basis.- Requires minimal background in calculus to understand the text and presents formal derivations to the student in a detailed but understandable way.- Offers end-of-chapter problems (and answers) for self-testing and review and reinforcement, of use for self- or group study. This book is suitable as essential reading for courses in a bachelor and master chemistry program and is also valuable as a reference or textbook for students of physics, biochemistry and materials science |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Thermodynamics.
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Thermodynamic equilibrium.
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Thermodynamics
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thermodynamics.
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Science des matériaux.
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Chimie.
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Thermodynamic equilibrium
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Thermodynamics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783642198649 |
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3642198643 |
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