Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (Hardcover)

The Dawn of Quantum Theory.- Classical Wave Equation.- Schrodinger Equation.- Principles of Quantum Mechanics.- Harmonic Oscillator and Rigid Rotator.- Hydrogen Atom.- Approximation Methods.- Multielectron Atoms.- Chemical Bond.- Bonding in Polyatomic Molecules.- Computational Quantum Chemistry.- Group Theory.- Molecular Spectroscopy.- NMR Spectroscopy.- Lasers, Laser Spectroscopy, and Photochemistry.- Properties of Gases.- Boltzmann Factor and Partition Functions.- Partial Functions and Ideal Gases.- First Law of Thermodynamics.- Entropy and the Second Law.- Entropy and the Third Law.- Helmholtz and Gibbs Energies.- Phase Equilibria.- Chemical Equilibrium.- Kinetic Theory of Gases.- Chemical Kinetics: Rate Laws.- Chemical Kinetics: Reaction Mechanisms.- Gas-Phase Reaction Dynamics.- Solids and Surface Chemistry.