Introduction to molecular thermodynamics / Robert M. Hanson, Susan Green.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hanson, Robert M., 1957-

Contributor:

Green, Susan M. E., 1971-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thermodynamics.

Molecular dynamics.

Physical Description:

xvii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

Sausalito, Calif. : University Science Books, [2008]

Contents:

Probability, distributions, and equilibrium

The distribution of energy

Energy levels in real chemical systems

Internal energy (U) and the first law

Bonding and internal energy

The effect of temperature on equilibrium

Entropy (S) and the second law

The effect of pressure and concentration on entropy

Enthalpy (H) and the surroundings

Gibbs energy (G)

The equilibrium constant (K)

Applications of Gibbs energy : phase changes

Applications of Gibbs energy : electrochemistry

Appendix A : Symbols and constants

Appendix B : Mathematical tricks

Appendix C : Table of standard reduction potentials

Appendix D : Table of standard thermodynamic data (25°C and 1 bar)

Appendix E : Thermodynamic data for the evaporation of liquid water.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781891389498

1891389491

OCLC:

181862934