Chemical thermodynamics : an introduction

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Title:

Chemical thermodynamics : an introduction

Author:

Keszei, Ernö.

ISBN:

9783642198632

Personal Author:

Keszei, Ernö.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xi, 354 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

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.

Subject Term:

Thermodynamics.

Thermodynamic equilibrium.

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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.