Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

A visual, conceptual and contemporary approach to Physical Chemistry

Engel and Reid’s Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, and Kinetics provides a contemporary, conceptual, and visual introduction to physical chemistry. The authors emphasize the vibrancy of physical chemistry today and illustrate its relevance to the world around us using modern applications drawn from biology, environmental science, and material science. The 4th Edition provides visual summaries of important concepts and connections in each chapter, offers students "just in time” math help, and expands content to cover science relevant to physical chemistry.

Contents:
Fundamental Concepts of Thermodynamics
Heat, Work, Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and the First Law of Thermodynamics
The Importance of State Functions: Internal Energy and Enthalpy
Thermochemistry
Entropy and the Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics
Chemical Equilibrium
The Properties of Real Gases
Phase Diagrams and the Relative Stability of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Ideal and Real Solutions
Electrolyte Solutions
Electrochemical Cells, Batteries, and Fuel Cells
Probability
The Boltzmann Distribution
Ensemble and Molecular Partition Functions
Statistical Thermodynamics
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Transport Phenomena
Elementary Chemical Kinetics
Complex Reaction Mechanisms
Macromolecules
APPENDIX A Data Tables