Download or read book Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach written by Donald A. McQuarrie and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997-08-20 with total page 1396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizes a molecular approach to physical chemistry, discussing principles of quantum mechanics first and then using those ideas in development of thermodynamics and kinetics. Chapters on quantum subjects are interspersed with ten math chapters reviewing mathematical topics used in subsequent chapters. Includes material on current physical chemical research, with chapters on computational quantum chemistry, group theory, NMR spectroscopy, and lasers. Units and symbols used in the text follow IUPAC recommendations. Includes exercises. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR