Physical Chemistry 12th edition

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Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, and James Keeler
Publisher: Oxford University Press

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  • Chapter 1: Focus 1 – The Properties of Gases
    • 1: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 1A: Topic 1A – The Perfect Gas
    • 1A: Discussion Questions
    • 1A: Exercises
    • 1A: Problems
    • 1A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 1B: Topic 1B – The Kinetic Model
    • 1B: Discussion Questions
    • 1B: Exercises
    • 1B: Problems
    • 1B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 1C: Topic 1C – Real Gases
    • 1C: Discussion Questions
    • 1C: Exercises
    • 1C: Problems
    • 1C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 2: Focus 2 – The First Law
    • 2: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 2A: Topic 2A – Internal Energy
    • 2A: Discussion Questions
    • 2A: Exercises
    • 2A: Problems
    • 2A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 2B: Topic 2B – Enthalpy
    • 2B: Discussion Questions
    • 2B: Exercises
    • 2B: Problems
    • 2B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 2C: Topic 2C – Thermochemistry
    • 2C: Discussion Questions
    • 2C: Exercises
    • 2C: Problems
    • 2C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 2D: Topic 2D – State Functions and Exact Differentials
    • 2D: Discussion Questions
    • 2D: Exercises
    • 2D: Problems
    • 2D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 2E: Topic 2E – Adiabatic Changes
    • 2E: Discussion Questions
    • 2E: Exercises
    • 2E: Problems
    • 2E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 3: Focus 3 – The Second and Third Laws
    • 3: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 3A: Topic 3A – Entropy
    • 3A: Discussion Questions
    • 3A: Exercises
    • 3A: Problems
    • 3A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 3B: Topic 3B – Entropy Changes Accompanying Specific Processes
    • 3B: Discussion Questions
    • 3B: Exercises
    • 3B: Problems
    • 3B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 3C: Topic 3C – The Measurement of Entropy
    • 3C: Discussion Questions
    • 3C: Exercises
    • 3C: Problems
    • 3C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 3D: Topic 3D – Concentrating on the System
    • 3D: Discussion Questions
    • 3D: Exercises
    • 3D: Problems
    • 3D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 3E: Topic 3E – Combining the First and Second Laws
    • 3E: Discussion Questions
    • 3E: Exercises
    • 3E: Problems
    • 3E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 4: Focus 4 – Physical Transformations of Pure Substances
    • 4: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 4A: Topic 4A – Phase Diagrams of Pure Substances
    • 4A: Discussion Questions
    • 4A: Exercises
    • 4A: Problems
    • 4A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 4B: Topic 4B – Thermodynamic Aspects of Phase Transitions
    • 4B: Discussion Questions
    • 4B: Exercises
    • 4B: Problems
    • 4B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 5: Focus 5 – Simple Mixtures
    • 5: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 5A: Topic 5A – The Thermodynamic Description of Mixtures
    • 5A: Discussion Questions
    • 5A: Exercises
    • 5A: Problems
    • 5A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 5B: Topic 5B – The Properties of Solutions
    • 5B: Discussion Questions
    • 5B: Exercises
    • 5B: Problems
    • 5B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 5C: Topic 5C – Phase Diagrams of Binary Systems: Liquids
    • 5C: Discussion Questions
    • 5C: Exercises
    • 5C: Problems
    • 5C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 5D: Topic 5D – Phase Diagrams of Binary Systems: Solids
    • 5D: Discussion Questions
    • 5D: Exercises
    • 5D: Problems
    • 5D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 5E: Topic 5E – Phase Diagrams of Ternary Systems
    • 5E: Discussion Questions
    • 5E: Exercises
    • 5E: Problems
    • 5E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 5F: Topic 5F – Activities
    • 5F: Discussion Questions
    • 5F: Exercises
    • 5F: Problems
    • 5F: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 6: Focus 6 – Chemical Equilibrium
    • 6: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 6A: Topic 6A – The Equilibrium Constant
    • 6A: Discussion Questions
    • 6A: Exercises
    • 6A: Problems
    • 6A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 6B: Topic 6B – The Response of Equilibria to the Conditions
    • 6B: Discussion Questions
    • 6B: Exercises
    • 6B: Problems
    • 6B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 6C: Topic 6C – Electrochemical Cells
    • 6C: Discussion Questions
    • 6C: Exercises
    • 6C: Problems
    • 6C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 6D: Topic 6D – Electrode Potentials
    • 6D: Discussion Questions
    • 6D: Exercises
    • 6D: Problems
    • 6D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 7: Focus 7 – Quantum Theory
    • 7: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 7A: Topic 7A – The Origins of Quantum Mechanics
    • 7A: Discussion Questions
    • 7A: Exercises
    • 7A: Problems
    • 7A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 7B: Topic 7B – Wavefunctions
    • 7B: Discussion Questions
    • 7B: Exercises
    • 7B: Problems
    • 7B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 7C: Topic 7C – Operators and Observables
    • 7C: Discussion Questions
    • 7C: Exercises
    • 7C: Problems
    • 7C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 7D: Topic 7D – Translational Motion
    • 7D: Discussion Questions
    • 7D: Exercises
    • 7D: Problems
    • 7D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 7E: Topic 7E – Vibrational Motion
    • 7E: Discussion Questions
    • 7E: Exercises
    • 7E: Problems
    • 7E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 7F: Topic 7F – Rotational Motion
    • 7F: Discussion Questions
    • 7F: Exercises
    • 7F: Problems
    • 7F: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 8: Focus 8 – Atomic Structure and Spectra
    • 8: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 8A: Topic 8A – Hydrogenic Atoms
    • 8A: Discussion Questions
    • 8A: Exercises
    • 8A: Problems
    • 8A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 8B: Topic 8B – Many-Electron Atoms
    • 8B: Discussion Questions
    • 8B: Exercises
    • 8B: Problems
    • 8B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 8C: Topic 8C – Atomic Spectra
    • 8C: Discussion Questions
    • 8C: Exercises
    • 8C: Problems
    • 8C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 9: Focus 9 – Molecular Structure
    • 9: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 9A: Topic 9A – Valence-Bond Theory
    • 9A: Discussion Questions
    • 9A: Exercises
    • 9A: Problems
    • 9A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 9B: Topic 9B – Molecular Orbital Theory: The Hydrogen Molecule-Ion
    • 9B: Discussion Questions
    • 9B: Exercises
    • 9B: Problems
    • 9B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 9C: Topic 9C – Molecular Orbital Theory: Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
    • 9C: Discussion Questions
    • 9C: Exercises
    • 9C: Problems
    • 9C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 9D: Topic 9D – Molecular Orbital Theory: Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules
    • 9D: Discussion Questions
    • 9D: Exercises
    • 9D: Problems
    • 9D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 9E: Topic 9E – Molecular Orbital Theory: Polyatomic Molecules
    • 9E: Discussion Questions
    • 9E: Exercises
    • 9E: Problems
    • 9E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 10: Focus 10 – Molecular Symmetry
    • 10: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 10A: Topic 10A – Shape and Symmetry
    • 10A: Discussion Questions
    • 10A: Exercises
    • 10A: Problems
    • 10A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 10B: Topic 10B – Group Theory
    • 10B: Discussion Questions
    • 10B: Exercises
    • 10B: Problems
    • 10B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 10C: Topic 10C – Applications of Symmetry
    • 10C: Discussion Questions
    • 10C: Exercises
    • 10C: Problems
    • 10C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11: Focus 11 – Molecular Spectroscopy
    • 11: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 11A: Topic 11A – General Features of Molecular Spectroscopy
    • 11A: Discussion Questions
    • 11A: Exercises
    • 11A: Problems
    • 11A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11B: Topic 11B – Rotational Spectroscopy
    • 11B: Discussion Questions
    • 11B: Exercises
    • 11B: Problems
    • 11B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11C: Topic 11C – Vibrational Spectroscopy of Diatomic Molecules
    • 11C: Discussion Questions
    • 11C: Exercises
    • 11C: Problems
    • 11C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11D: Topic 11D – Vibrational Spectroscopy of Polyatomic Molecules
    • 11D: Discussion Questions
    • 11D: Exercises
    • 11D: Problems
    • 11D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11E: Topic 11E – Symmetry Analysis of Vibrational Spectra
    • 11E: Discussion Questions
    • 11E: Exercises
    • 11E: Problems
    • 11E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11F: Topic 11F – Electronic Spectra
    • 11F: Discussion Questions
    • 11F: Exercises
    • 11F: Problems
    • 11F: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 11G: Topic 11G – Decay of Excited States
    • 11G: Discussion Questions
    • 11G: Exercises
    • 11G: Problems
    • 11G: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 12: Focus 12 – Magnetic Resonance
    • 12: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 12A: Topic 12A – General Principles
    • 12A: Discussion Questions
    • 12A: Exercises
    • 12A: Problems
    • 12A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 12B: Topic 12B – Features of NMR Spectra
    • 12B: Discussion Questions
    • 12B: Exercises
    • 12B: Problems
    • 12B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 12C: Topic 12C – Pulse Techniques in NMR
    • 12C: Discussion Questions
    • 12C: Exercises
    • 12C: Problems
    • 12C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 12D: Topic 12D – Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
    • 12D: Discussion Questions
    • 12D: Exercises
    • 12D: Problems
    • 12D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 13: Focus 13 – Statistical Thermodynamics
    • 13: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 13A: Topic 13A – The Boltzmann Distribution
    • 13A: Discussion Questions
    • 13A: Exercises
    • 13A: Problems
    • 13A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 13B: Topic 13B – Molecular Partition Functions
    • 13B: Discussion Questions
    • 13B: Exercises
    • 13B: Problems
    • 13B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 13C: Topic 13C – Molecular Energies
    • 13C: Discussion Questions
    • 13C: Exercises
    • 13C: Problems
    • 13C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 13D: Topic 13D – The Canonical Ensemble
    • 13D: Discussion Questions
    • 13D: Exercises
    • 13D: Problems
    • 13D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 13E: Topic 13E – The Internal Energy and the Entropy
    • 13E: Discussion Questions
    • 13E: Exercises
    • 13E: Problems
    • 13E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 13F: Topic 13F – Derived Functions
    • 13F: Discussion Questions
    • 13F: Exercises
    • 13F: Problems
    • 13F: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 14: Focus 14 – Molecular Interactions
    • 14: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 14A: Topic 14A – The Electric Properties of Molecules
    • 14A: Discussion Questions
    • 14A: Exercises
    • 14A: Problems
    • 14A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 14B: Topic 14B – Interactions Between Molecules
    • 14B: Discussion Questions
    • 14B: Exercises
    • 14B: Problems
    • 14B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 14C: Topic 14C – Liquids
    • 14C: Discussion Questions
    • 14C: Exercises
    • 14C: Problems
    • 14C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 14D: Topic 14D – Macromolecules
    • 14D: Discussion Questions
    • 14D: Exercises
    • 14D: Problems
    • 14D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 14E: Topic 14E – Self-Assembly
    • 14E: Discussion Questions
    • 14E: Exercises
    • 14E: Problems
    • 14E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 15: Focus 15 – Solids
    • 15: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 15A: Topic 15A – Crystal Structure
    • 15A: Discussion Questions
    • 15A: Exercises
    • 15A: Problems
    • 15A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 15B: Topic 15B – Diffraction Techniques
    • 15B: Discussion Questions
    • 15B: Exercises
    • 15B: Problems
    • 15B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 15C: Topic 15C – Bonding in Solids
    • 15C: Discussion Questions
    • 15C: Exercises
    • 15C: Problems
    • 15C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 15D: Topic 15D – The Mechanical Properties of Solids
    • 15D: Discussion Questions
    • 15D: Exercises
    • 15D: Problems
    • 15D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 15E: Topic 15E – The Electrical Properties of Solids
    • 15E: Discussion Questions
    • 15E: Exercises
    • 15E: Problems
    • 15E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 15F: Topic 15F – The Magnetic Properties of Solids
    • 15F: Discussion Questions
    • 15F: Exercises
    • 15F: Problems
    • 15F: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 15G: Topic 15G – The Optical Properties of Solids
    • 15G: Discussion Questions
    • 15G: Exercises
    • 15G: Problems
    • 15G: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 16: Focus 16 – Molecules in Motion
    • 16: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 16A: Topic 16A – Transport Properties of a Perfect Gas
    • 16A: Discussion Questions
    • 16A: Exercises
    • 16A: Problems
    • 16A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 16B: Topic 16B – Motion in Liquids
    • 16B: Discussion Questions
    • 16B: Exercises
    • 16B: Problems
    • 16B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 16C: Topic 16C – Diffusion
    • 16C: Discussion Questions
    • 16C: Exercises
    • 16C: Problems
    • 16C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 17: Focus 17 – Chemical Kinetics
    • 17: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 17A: Topic 17A – The Rates of Chemical Reactions
    • 17A: Discussion Questions
    • 17A: Exercises
    • 17A: Problems
    • 17A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 17B: Topic 17B – Integrated Rate Laws
    • 17B: Discussion Questions
    • 17B: Exercises
    • 17B: Problems
    • 17B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 17C: Topic 17C – Reactions Approaching Equilibrium
    • 17C: Discussion Questions
    • 17C: Exercises
    • 17C: Problems
    • 17C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 17D: Topic 17D – The Arrhenius Equation
    • 17D: Discussion Questions
    • 17D: Exercises
    • 17D: Problems
    • 17D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 17E: Topic 17E – Reaction Mechanisms
    • 17E: Discussion Questions
    • 17E: Exercises
    • 17E: Problems
    • 17E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 17F: Topic 17F – Examples of Reaction Mechanisms
    • 17F: Discussion Questions
    • 17F: Exercises
    • 17F: Problems
    • 17F: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 17G: Topic 17G – Photochemistry
    • 17G: Discussion Questions
    • 17G: Exercises
    • 17G: Problems
    • 17G: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 18: Focus 18 – Reaction Dynamics
    • 18: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 18A: Topic 18A – Collision Theory
    • 18A: Discussion Questions
    • 18A: Exercises
    • 18A: Problems
    • 18A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 18B: Topic 18B – Diffusion-Controlled Reactions
    • 18B: Discussion Questions
    • 18B: Exercises
    • 18B: Problems
    • 18B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 18C: Topic 18C – Transition-State Theory
    • 18C: Discussion Questions
    • 18C: Exercises
    • 18C: Problems
    • 18C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 18D: Topic 18D – The Dynamics of Molecular Collisions
    • 18D: Discussion Questions
    • 18D: Exercises
    • 18D: Problems
    • 18D: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 18E: Topic 18E – Electron Transfer in Homogeneous Systems
    • 18E: Discussion Questions
    • 18E: Exercises
    • 18E: Problems
    • 18E: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 19: Focus 19 – Processes at Solid Surfaces
    • 19: Integrated Activities

  • Chapter 19A: Topic 19A – An Introduction to Solid Surfaces
    • 19A: Discussion Questions
    • 19A: Exercises
    • 19A: Problems
    • 19A: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 19B: Topic 19B – Adsorption and Desorption
    • 19B: Discussion Questions
    • 19B: Exercises
    • 19B: Problems
    • 19B: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 19C: Topic 19C – Heterogeneous Catalysis
    • 19C: Discussion Questions
    • 19C: Exercises
    • 19C: Problems
    • 19C: Extra Problems

  • Chapter 19D: Topic 19D – Processes at Electrodes
    • 19D: Discussion Questions
    • 19D: Exercises
    • 19D: Problems
    • 19D: Extra Problems

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