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Chemistry from First Principles Jan C. A. Boeyens

Chemistry from First Principles By Jan C. A. Boeyens

Chemistry from First Principles by Jan C. A. Boeyens


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The first part of this book is a critical account of chemical theory from its genesis through the dramatic events of the 20th century. The second part is a fresh appraisal of periodicity, relativity and quantum mechanics in a chemical context.

Chemistry from First Principles Summary

Chemistry from First Principles by Jan C. A. Boeyens

Chemistry from First Principles examines the appearance of matter in its most primitive form. It features the empirical rules of chemical affinity that regulate the synthesis and properties of molecular matter, analyzes the compatibility of the theories of chemistry with the quantum and relativity theories of physics, formulates a consistent theory based on clear physical pictures and manageable mathematics to account for chemical concepts such as the structure and stability of atoms and molecules. This text also explains the self-similarity between space-time, nuclear structure, covalent assembly, biological growth, planetary systems, and galactic conformation.

Chemistry from First Principles Reviews

From the reviews:

This book is deeply thought-provoking and sets itself the task of taking a critical look at the arcane world of quantum mechanics especially in its applications to the realm of chemistry. ... This groundbreaking book which is not heavily mathematical is certainly not be missed by anyone with an interest in quantum theory. (Dennis Rouvray, Chemistry World, March, 2009)

Table of Contents

Part I: A New Look at Old Theories

1. Historical Perspective

2. The Important Concepts
2.1 The Principle of Relativity
2.2 The Old Quantum Theory
2.3 Wave-Particle Duality
2.4 Orbital Angular Momentum
2.5 The Quantum Theory
2.6 Atomic Shape
2.7 Chemical Bonding

3. The Quantum Quandary
3.1 The Classical Background
3.2 The Copenhagen Orthodoxy
3.3 The Schroedinger Interpretation
3.4 The Hydrodynamic Alternative
3.5 Bohmian Mechanics
3.6 Atomic Theory

Part II: Alternative Theory

4. The Periodic Laws
4.1 Nuclides and Nuclear Structure
4.2 Chemical Elements and Atomic Structure
4.3 The Golden Ratio

5. Chemical Interaction
5.1 The Valence State
5.2 Electronegativity
5.3 Chemical Cohesion

6. Molecular Structure
6.1 Molecular Shape
6.2 Stereoisomerism
6.3 Molecular Modelling

7. Chemical Change
7.1 The Holistic Molecule
7.2 Molecular Rearrangement
7.3 Reaction Mechanisms

8. Future Outlook

Additional information

GOR010420492
9781402085451
1402085451
Chemistry from First Principles by Jan C. A. Boeyens
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
20080911
321
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