Basic Chemical Thermodynamics (Fifth Edition) by E Smith

Basic Chemical Thermodynamics (Fifth Edition) by E Smith

This widely acclaimed text, now in its fifth edition and translated into many languages, continues to present a clear, simple and concise introduction to chemical thermodynamics. An examination of equilibrium in the everyday world of mechanical objects provides the starting point for an accessible account of the factors that determine equilibrium in chemical systems. This straightforward approach leads students to a thorough understanding of the basic principles of thermodynamics, which are then applied to a wide range of physico-chemical systems. The book also discusses the problems of non-ideal solutions and the concept of activity, and provides an introduction to the molecular basis of thermodynamics.Over five editions, the views of teachers of the subject and their students have been incorporated. The result is a little more rigour in specifying the dimensions within logarithmic expressions, the addition of more worked examples and the inclusion of a simple treatment of the molecular basis of thermodynamics. Students on courses in thermodynamics will continue to find this popular book an excellent introductory text.

Smith, E. Brian: - Sir Brian Smith received his first degree and his doctorate at Liverpool University. After two years at UC Berkeley, he was appointed Lecturer in Physical Chemistry and Fellow of St Catherine's College, Oxford. Later, he was elected Master of the College. He subsequently became Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University. His research interests include intermolecular forces and the biological effects of simple gases.

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ISBN 13	9781860944468
ISBN 10	1860944469
Title	Basic Chemical Thermodynamics (Fifth Edition)
Author	E Smith
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Imperial College Press
Year published	2004-04-13
Number of pages	180
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