Introduction to Molecular Thermodynamics

"Iwish I had learned thermodynamics this way!" That's what the authorshear all the time from instructors using Introduction to MolecularThermodynamics. Starting with just a few basic principles of probabilityand the distribution of energy, the book takes students (and faculty!) on anadventure into the inner workings of the molecular world like no other. Made tofit into a standard second-semester of a traditional first-year chemistrycourse, or as a supplement for more advanced learners, the book takes the readerfrom probability to Gibbs energy and beyond, following a logical step-by-stepprogression of ideas, each just a slight expansion of the previous. Filledwith examples ranging from casinos to lasers, from the "high energy bonds"of ATP to endangered coral reefs, Introduction to Molecular Thermodynamicshits the mark for students and faculty alike who have an interest inunderstanding the world around them in molecular terms. KeyFeatures Develops students' intuition and quantitative confidence. Designed to fit within the second semester of a traditional first-year chemistry course. Includes chapter-ending summaries, problems and brain teasers. Answers to selected problems appear at the back of the book. Provides an assortment of helpful appendices, including Mathematical Tricks. Features a robust Author Website that includes a PowerPoint Introduction, an online Interactive Guide to the Book, and much more.