Peter Atkins Books

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aspects of the learning process are fully supported, including the understanding of terminology, notation, mathematical concepts, and the application of physical chemistry to other branches of science." "Building on the heritage of the world-renowned Atkins' Physical Chemistry , Quanta, Matter, and Change gives a refreshing new insight into the familiar by illuminating physical chemistry from a new direction." --Book Jacket.

A non-mathematical and highly visual account of the concepts of quantum mechanics widely encountered in chemistry and related disciplines, now completely revised and updated, with many more illustrations.

Explains how diagrams are used to represent chemical bonds, and describes the structure and characteristics of molecules encountered in everyday life

Molecular Quantum Mechanics explores the principles of quantum mechanics as they relate to matter, including atomic and molecular structures. The book features clear explanations, illustrations, and updated computational techniques. It includes an Online Resource Centre with interactive worksheets and solutions for students and instructors.

Previous ed published: 1989 Periodic table and text on lining papers Includes index and appendices.

This volume features a greater emphasis on the molecular view of physical chemistry and a move away from classical thermodynamics. It offers greater explanation and support in mathematics which remains an intrinsic part of physical chemistry.

The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the universe. From the expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal, and from the unfurling of a leaf to the course of life itself - everything is directed and constrained by four simple laws. Peter Atkins' powerful introduction explains what the laws are and how they work.

Mastering the fundamentals of physical chemistry is a challenge for many. This edition is designed to attain a thorough understanding of this vital branch of chemistry.

The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the universe. From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal--everything is moved or restrained by four simple laws. Written by Peter Atkins, one of the world's leading authorities on thermodynamics, this powerful and compact introduction explains what these four laws are and how they work, using accessible language and virtually no mathematics. Guiding the reader a step at a time, Atkins begins with Zeroth (so named because the first two laws were well established before scientists realized that a third law, relating to temperature, should precede them--hence the jocular name zeroth), and proceeds through the First, Second, and Third Laws, offering a clear account of concepts such as the availability of work and the conservation of energy. Atkins ranges from the fascinating theory of entropy (revealing how its unstoppable rise constitutes the engine of the universe), through the concept of free energy, and to the brink, and then beyond the brink, of absolute zero. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

In this Very Short Introduction Peter Atkins inspires us to look at chemistry through new eyes. Considering the remarkable achievements chemistry has made, he presents a fascinating, clear, and rigorous exploration of the world of chemistry - its structure, core concepts, and contributions to the material comfort and culture of the modern world.

Illustrated with vibrant new full-color images on every page, this book offers a compact and engaging exploration of chemistry. It begins with the well-known formula for water, H2O, highlighting its surprisingly complex nature. Water is unique in that its solid form is less dense than its liquid, allowing ice to float. It plays a crucial role in many chemical reactions due to its properties as an excellent solvent, capable of dissolving gases and solids. The author explains that water is chemically aggressive, capable of reacting with and breaking down dissolved compounds, and details the molecular changes that occur when water freezes and melts. The narrative expands to cover essential chemical processes such as precipitation, combustion, reduction, corrosion, electrolysis, and catalysis. These foundational concepts are then connected to more intricate processes like photosynthesis, radical polymerization, vision, enzyme control, and synthesis. The author, a distinguished chemist with decades of teaching experience at Oxford, presents this material in a clear and accessible manner. This beautifully illustrated volume provides an insightful introduction to the fascinating world of chemistry in just a few hundred lively pages.

Galileo's Finger is quite simply the best introduction to modern scientific concepts that has ever been written. Taking its cue from C.P. Snow's remark that 'not knowing the second law of thermodynamics is like never having read a work by Shakespeare', by reading this book you will become literate in modern science. The ten great ideas it introduces with brilliant imagery range from natural selection through quantum theory to curved spacetime.

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The marvellous complexity of the Universe emerges from several deep laws and a handful of fundamental constants that fix its shape, scale, and destiny. Peter Atkins identifies the minimum decisions that would be needed for the Universe to behave as it does, arguing that the laws of Nature can spring from very little. Or perhaps from nothing at all.

"Just how does the periodic table help us make sense of the world around us? Using vivid imagery, ingenious analogies, and liberal doses of humor, P.W. Atkins answers this question. He shows us that the Periodic Kingdom is a systematic place. Detailing the geography, history, and governing institutions of this imaginary landscape, he demonstrates how physical similarities can point to deeper affinities, and how the location of an element can be used to predict its properties." "Atkins tells us about the cosmic origins of the elements and introduces the intrepid explorers and cartographers who expanded the frontiers of the kingdom: Humphry Davy, the nineteenth-century chemist who identified and catalogued several of the common metallic elements; Dmitri Mendeleev, the Russian scientist who (legend has it) saw in a dream the prototype of the modern periodic table; and the Manhattan Project scientists who originated the techniques still used today to map the dangerously radioactive regions."--Jacket

This comprehensive reference guide offers an essential summary of key concepts in physical chemistry, specifically tailored for undergraduate students. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, making it a valuable resource for both students and professionals who engage with physical chemical concepts in their studies or research activities.

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Atkins' Physical Chemistry is widely acknowledged by both students and instructors around the globe to be the textbook of choice for studying physical chemistry. The eleventh edition has been enhanced with additional learning features and math support, and reorganized into discrete Topics, to make the text more flexible for teachers and more readable for students. WebAssign New for this edition, Atkins' Physical Chemistry can be packaged with WebAssign, a flexible and fully customizable online instructional solution. It allows instructors to deploy assignments and to instantly assess individual student performance. For packaging information, or to arrange a demo, contact your OUP sales representative.

This text is designed to enhance students' confidence in using physics and mathematics to explore molecular structure, chemical reactions, and material behavior. Its appealing design and concise format provide extensive mathematical and pedagogical support. The seventh edition reorganizes content into short Topics grouped into thematic Focuses, making it more digestible for students and flexible for instructors. Each Topic begins with three questions that highlight its importance, key ideas, and prerequisite knowledge. Key pedagogical features include detailed "justification" boxes to clarify essential mathematics, Chemist's Toolkits that present foundational concepts as needed, and frequent worked examples, self-test questions, and end-of-chapter exercises to build problem-solving confidence. Additional support is offered through notes on best practices, key concept checklists, and annotated equations. A Companion Website is available for instructors, featuring a Test Bank of multiple-choice questions and downloadable figures and tables, as well as resources for students, including multiple-choice questions and numerical answers to end-of-chapter problems.

Drei in einem: Lernerfolg, Lesevergnügen und zündende Ideen garantiert dieses Lehrbuch für Allgemeine und Anorganische, Organische und Physikalische Chemie Schülern, Lehrer, Studenten, Professoren, Naturwissenschaftler aller Fächer und interessierten Laien.

Schöpfung ohne Schöpfer - Was war vor dem Urknall? - bk2080; Rowohlt Verlag; Peter W. Atkins; Paperback; 1985

Peter Atkins revolutioniert das Lernen in der Physikalischen Chemie mit seinem lebendigen Stil und innovativer Didaktik. Die 5. Auflage bietet 15 Fokus-Kapitel, die Verbindungen zwischen Themen aufzeigen. Mit Beispielen, Tests und einem neuen Arbeitsbuch ist es ein unverzichtbares Werk für Einsteiger.

Woher kommen wir? Wohin gehen wir? Was sagt die Naturwissenschaft zu diesen Fragen und wie kann sie uns helfen, Antworten zu finden? Peter Atkins, Professor für Chemie an der Universität Oxford, Autor erfolgreicher Lehrbücher und Verfasser zahlreicher populärwissenschaftlicher Werke, untersucht in seinem Buch mit Witz und Verstand die Möglichkeiten und Grenzen von Wissenschaft. Schon der erste Satz zeigt seine originelle, gänzlich ehrfurchtslose Herangehensweise: »Die wissenschaftliche Methode ist in der Lage, jede nur mögliche Idee zu erhellen, selbst jene, die die Menschheit seit dem frühesten Aufleuchten des Bewusstseins geplagt haben und die das auch heute noch tun.« In fünf Kapiteln untersucht er aus diesem Blickwinkel die Grundfragen des Lebens und Seins, vom ›Anfang‹ über ›Entwicklung‹, ›Geburt‹ und ›Tod‹ bis zum ›Ende‹.

So werden auch komplizierte Rechenwege ohne weiteres verständlich: Schritt für Schritt werden die Lösungen der Aufgaben aus dem Lehrbuch vorgestellt, alle entscheidenden Schritte werden klar erläutert. Mit diesem Buch werden Klausuren in Physikalischer Chemie zum Kinderspiel. Thermodynamik? Quantentheorie? Kinetik? Spektroskopie? Alles kein Problem. Mit dem bekannten didaktischen Geschick des erfahrenen Lehrbuchautors werden auch in diesem Buch selbst komplizierte Probleme auf einfache Weise erklärt. Ein Muß für jeden Studenten, der im Studium mit Physikalischer Chemie zu tun hat!

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