Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. xvi, 854 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 28 cm

Summary

1. "This text was codeveloped for Harvard general chemistry course (Physical Sciences 11) and emphasizes a holistic understanding of the physical sciences for solving unprecedented global challenges at the intersection of science and technology, particularly climate and energy. Case studies are introduced to develop quantitative reasoning and to link the scientific principles to real-world strategies"--

Subject

1. Chemistry
2. Chimie
3. chemistry

Contents

1. Energy : conceptual foundation and the laws that govern its transformation -- Atomic and molecular structure : energy from chemical bonds -- Thermochemistry : development of the first law of thermodynamics -- Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics -- Equilibria and free energy -- Equilibria in solution : acid-base control of life systems -– Electrochemistry : the union of Gibbs free energy, electron flow, and chemical transformation -- Quantum mechanics, wave particle duality, and the single electron atom -- Quantum mechanics of multielectron systems and the link between orbital structure and chemical reactivity -- Theories of molecular bonding I : valence electron configuration, electron sharing, and prediction of molecular shape -- Theories of molecular bonding II : quantum mechanical based theories of covalent bonding -- Kinetics : the principles that govern the rate at which chemical reactions occur -- Nuclear chemistry : energy, reactors, imaging, and radiocarbon dating.

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Note

1. Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.