Physical Chemistry

by David W. Ball

Intended for the year long, calculus-based physical chemistry course for science and engineering majors, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY follows a traditional organization while concentrating on core topics. The text does not cover some higher level topics-for example, photochemistry, molecular beams, thermal physics, and polymers- found in some textbooks, and rarely covered in the undergraduate physical chemistry course, but more fully explains the essential elements of the discipline. Written by a dedicated chemical educator and researcher, this text is intended for those students who are trying to learn physical chemistry-a book that works as a textbook and not as an encyclopedia. Where appropriate, there is some focus on mathematical manipulations, providing students with a review of calculus applications as applied to physical chemistry.

Genres: Physics, Textbooks, Reference

836 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[CC Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have finished physical chemistry 1 and 2 now, which means I've almost read the entirety of this book. I'm a big nonfiction/textbook gal, especially when the author sounds like they have multiple PhDs and can't speak without using words like "voracious" and "presumptuous." This Mr. Ball was actually very interesting to read, and even had little witty quips and musings hidden throughout the book. I'm starting to understand why people say quantum mechanics is the spiritual branch of science. You literally have to confront your own understanding of reality every day by puzzling and doing math. 4 stars cuz i hate the vice grip the textbook industry has on academia!!!!! this book is not worth $80+!!!!!