This best selling text has now been revised and updated, taking into account the comments of users throughout the world. Whilst the structure of previous editions has been largely retained, many sections have been extensively rewritten, and much of the material has been reorganised to provide an up-to-date account of physical chemistry. The ...
This book introduces readers to the most important unifying concept in chemistry: the periodic table. The author talks about the organization of the kingdom of the elements, the history of its discovery, and where the elements came from. Atkins then shows how the elements relate to one another and explains how the location of an element can be ...
"Peter is well-known for the clarity of his writing, and for his ability to communicate ideas concisely, compellingly, and with elegance. His talents are here deployed in a book intended for delight - delight in the way in which the world around us is put together, in how structure is reflected in properties, and in the extra level of beauty ...
A century and a half ago the pioneering physicist and chemist Michael Faraday delivered a celebrated series of lectures that attempted to explain the inner workings of matter through the chemical history of a candle. "There is no better, there is no more open door by which you can enter into the study of natural philosophy", Faraday told his ...
For students and professionals alike, Peter Atkins's Concepts in Physical Chemistry is a convenient, easy-to-use, and authoritative reference. A wolrd-famous author of chemistry and science books, Atkins provides clear definitions and explanations for the chemical terms, ideas, and equations most often encountered in the classroom, the library, or ...
The highly praised first edition of General Chemistry stood above its competitors with its captivating writing, superior development of problem-solving skills, brilliant illustrations, and attractive design. This exciting new edition is an even more effective point of entry to modern chemistry. In addition to Peter Atkins' polished prose, a new ...
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