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Physical Chemistry for the NEW

NEW
Life Sciences NEW

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
PETER ATKINS, Professor of Chemistry, University of Oxford, and Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford and
JULIO DE PAULA, Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Lewis and Clark College,
Portland, Oregon, USA

■ The first text to offer a fully integrated approach to the study of physical chemistry and biology.
■ Clearly demonstrates the biological relevance of the core concepts of physical chemistry.
■ Flexible text can be tailored to suit biochemistry or physical chemistry centred courses.
■ All applications and exercises relate directly to life sciences systems.
■ Only essential maths is presented and each mathematical step is carefully justified to build the students' confidence.

The behaviour of those macromolecules and molecular assemblies Contents:

that have vital roles in all living organisms is grounded in physical Prologue 10. The Chemical Bond
chemistry. Physical principles determine the stability of proteins and
Fundamentals 11. Molecular Interactions
nucleic acids, the rate at which biochemical reactions proceed, the
PART I: BIOCHEMICAL 12. Macromolecules and
transport of molecules across biological molecules; they allow us to
THERMODYNAMICS Self-Assembly
describe structure and reactivity in complex biological systems, and
make sense of how these systems operate. 1. The First Law 13. Statistical Aspects of Structure
2. The Second Law and Change
Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences fills a void in the textbook PART IV: BIOMOLECULAR
3. Phase Equilibria
market by offering a balanced presentation of the concepts of SPECTROSCOPY
4. Chemical Equilibrium
physical chemistry, and their extensive applications to biology and 14. Optical Techniques and
biochemistry. It is written to straddle the worlds of physical 5. Thermodynamics of Ion and Photobiology
chemistry and the life sciences and to show students how the tools Electron Transport
15. Magnetic Resonance
of physical chemistry can elucidate and illuminate biological PART II: KINETICS OF LIFE
PROCESSES APPENDICES
questions.
6. The Rates of Reactions 1. Units and Unit Conversions
Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences places emphasis on clear 2. Essential Concepts of
7. Accounting for the Rate Laws
explanations of difficult concepts, with an eye toward building Mathematics
8. Complex Biochemical Processes
insight into biochemical phenomena. A rich palette of pedagogical 3. Essential Concepts of Physics
features, including worked examples, illustrations, self-tests, and PART III: BIOMOLECULAR
STRUCTURE 4. Review of Chemical Principles
case studies, support student learning throughout, while special
9. Dynamics of Microscopic Systems DATA SECTION
attention is given to providing extensive help to students with those
mathematical concepts and techniques that are so central to a
sound understanding of physical chemistry.
Balancing clarity and rigour of exposition of basic concepts with
extensive discussion of biological techniques and processes, Physical ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE FEATURES:
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■ Web links for each chapter, pointing students to interesting
ANCILLARY sources of related information, to encourage self-directed
■ Solutions Manual to Accompany Physical Chemistry for learning.
the Life Sciences ■ Living graphs, which present graphs from the text in interactive
Contains full worked solutions to all end-of-chapter problems format and enable students to strengthen their learning.
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Physical Chemistry NEW

EDITION
Eighth Edition
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

PETER ATKINS, Professor of Chemistry, University of Oxford and Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, and
JULIO DE PAULA, Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Lewis and Clark College,
Portland, Oregon, USA

‘"Atkins" is the gold standard of technical education in physical chemistry.’

Stephen Fletcher, Loughborough University
‘This is without doubt the principal text book for physical chemistry, few students will obtain a
degree in the UK without having used or at least been referred to it.’
Richard Wells, University of Aberdeen

■ Greater emphasis on the molecular view of physical Contents:

chemistry with a move away from classical thermodynamics. PART 1 EQUILIBRIUM 15. Spectroscopy 3: Magnetic
■ Presented in full colour with all diagrams updated and Resonance
1. The Properties of Gases
redrawn
16. Statistical Thermodynamics: the
NEW PEDAGOGY: 2. The First Law Concepts
3. The Second Law
■ ‘Notes on good practice’ encourage correct use of 17. Statistical Thermodynamics: the
terminology. 4. Physical Transformations of Pure Machinery
Substances
■ Margin ‘commentaries’ highlight underlying mathematical 18. Molecular Interactions
and physical concepts. 5. Simple Mixtures 19. Materials 1: Macromolecules
■ ‘Exploration’ questions offer interactive learning via ‘living 6. Phase Diagrams and Aggregates
graphs’ in the Online Resource Centre, encouraging students 20. Materials 2: The Solid State
7. Chemical Equilibrium
to actively explore and test their understanding of the
subject. PART 2. STRUCTURE PART 3. CHANGE

■ Checklists of key ideas have been rationalised so that they 8. Quantum Theory: Introduction 21. Molecules in Motion
provide a concise and clear summary of the chapter, allowing and Principles 22. The Rates of Chemical Reactions
students to quickly comprehend the most important 9. Quantum Theory: Techniques and
concepts. 23. The Kinetics of Complex
Applications Reactions
■ ‘Impact on’ sections discuss modern applications of physical 10. Atomic Structure and Atomic
chemistry, showing students the fundamental importance of 24. Molecular Reaction Dynamics
Spectra
the subject. 25. Processes at Solid Surfaces
11. Molecular Orbitals for
Atkins’ Physical Chemistry evolves with every edition to meet the Polyatomic Systems Data Section
changing needs of successive generations of students. Carefully
restructured and revised, the eighth edition has been streamlined 12. Molecular Symmetry Answers to Exercises
without sacrificing the depth, rigour and rich pedagogy that have 13. Spectroscopy 1: Rotational and Answers to Problems
made this the market leader in undergraduate physical chemistry Vibrational Spectra
texts. 14. Spectroscopy 2: Electronic
The mathematics intrinsic to physical chemistry continues to pose Transitions
the greatest barrier to students’ understanding. This new edition of
Physical Chemistry offers greater explanation and support to ensure
that students can master essential mathematical principles. A
strengthened pedagogical framework of self-tests, worked examples,
derivations, illustrations, justifications, notes on good practice and
commentaries guide students through the book helping to cultivate
a genuine understanding of the subject.
Physical Chemistry is complemented by a new edition of the
Explorations in Physical Chemistry CD (see p11), which contains
interactive worksheets and exercises that allow students to visualise,
actively explore and test their understanding.

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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
FROM THE AUTHOR:

“You might think that by its eighth edition a text will have settled down into a graceful old age. Those familiar with its history,
however, will know that every edition has undergone a substantial revision to keep it young, contemporary, and accessible to the
changing profile of generations of students. This edition follows that tradition: there are many changes that are aimed to match the
wishes and expectations of its ever evolving intended audience and to bring modern aspects of the subject into the arena of
discussion.
We took three major decisions when planning the revision. One was to provide full-colour illustrations, a second was to change the
balance of the topics, and a third was to abbreviate the presentation without diminishing the pedagogical aids that have helped so
many generations of students.
The decision about the use of colour was a difficult one: we didn’t want to add costs by providing what some might think
inappropriate decoration. We have aimed to use colour meaningfully and systematically, not gratuitously, and consider that as
well as making the book look more attractive and inviting it enriches the learning experience.
The searchlight of physical chemistry shifts, and illuminates different aspects. When the text first appeared three decades ago,
thermodynamics was a cornerstone of presentation. Now, although a firm grounding in thermodynamics is essential for
understanding structures and reactions, it is emphasized less and structure and spectroscopy are emphasized more. We have
responded in earlier editions to this shift in emphasis, and have carried it further in this edition, combining chapters where
appropriate and cutting down the discussion here and there.
Bulk, we know, terrifies. However, a big book should not necessarily be equated with a burdensome subject. The bulk of earlier
editions has in large measure been due to the large amount of pedagogical support - worked examples, illustrations,
comprehensive data sections, etc. - that are designed to help the reader; it has not been due solely to the abundance of topics.
Nevertheless, we recognize the psychological impact of bulk, and have done our best to reduce it substantially without sacrificing
features that help. Design, succinctness, newly drawn diagrams, and various other devices have been used to reduce the length of
the text without compromising its authority, accessibility, and pedagogical sensitivity.
We have worked hard, yet again, to rejuvenate the text and provide an enjoyable, helpful, and authoritative account of a deeply
satisfying subject.”
PETER ATKINS

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NEW
EDITION
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Elements of Physical Chemistry

Fourth Edition
PETER ATKINS, Professor of Chemistry and Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford and
JULIO DE PAULA, Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Lewis and Clark College,
Portland, Oregon, USA

■ New chapter on surface chemistry and more detailed treatment of polymers.

■ Enhanced maths support in the form of ‘Maths Commentaries’ and ‘Explanatory Bubbles’ that walk students through the stages
of mathematical calculations.
■ More 'applications' boxes demonstrate the bearing of physical chemistry on a wide range of issues.
■ Enriched pedagogy includes 'Checklists of key ideas', 'Notes on good practice', and 'Physics Commentaries'.
■ A solutions manual provides worked solutions to all the problems in the book and is provided free to adopters of the book.

Mastering the fundamentals of physical chemistry is a challenge for Contents:

many. The new edition of Elements of Physical Chemistry is the 1. Introduction 14. Atomic Structure
perfect resource for smoothing the path to a clear and thorough
2. The Properties of Gases 15. The Chemical Bond
understanding of this vital branch of chemistry.
3. Thermodynamics: the First Law 16. Metallic and Ionic Solids
The hugely successful collaboration between Peter Atkins and Julio
de Paula on the seventh edition of Physical Chemistry has been 4. Thermochemistry 17. Solid Surfaces
extended to the new edition of Elements of Physical Chemistry. With 5. Thermodynamics: the Second Law 18. Intermolecular Forces
its emphasis on the physical principles, conveyed through lucid
6. Phase Equilibria: Pure Substances 19. Macromolecules and Aggregates
explanations and careful exposition of the essential mathematical
concepts, and enhanced by enriched pedagogy and a new two- 7. The Properties of Mixtures 20. Molecular Rotations and
colour text design, this is the perfect text for opening up this Vibrations
8. Principles of Chemical Equilibrium
fascinating subject to more students than ever before. 21. Electronic Transitions
9. Consequences of Equilibrium
22. Magnetic Resonance
10. Electrochemistry
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11. The Rates of Reactions
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12. Accounting for the Rate Laws
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Data Section
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Chemistry Fourth Edition
Contains full worked solutions to all end-of-chapter exercises featured in
the book.

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Explorations in Physical Chemistry NEW

NEW
NEW
Second Edition
VALERIE WALTERS, Portland, Oregon, USA, JULIO DE PAULA, Professor and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Lewis and Clark College,

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Portland, Oregon, USA and PETER ATKINS, Professor of Chemistry and Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford

Explorations in Physical Chemistry offers a unique way to bring Contents:

physical chemistry to life. Facilitating active, hands-on investigation, 1. Thermodynamics, Including Applications to Biological Processes; 2.
the resource encourages students to simulate the physical, chemical Quantum Chemistry, Including Interactive Three-Dimensional Renderings of
and biochemical phenomena that shape the behaviour of atoms and Atomic and Molecular Orbitals; 3. Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy,
Including Fourier-Transform Techniques in Modern Spectroscopy; 4. Properties
molecules, stimulating the student to engage with, and master, the
of Materials, Including Metals, Polymers and Biological Macromolecules; 5.
essential physical concepts that underpin the subject. Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics, Including Enzyme Catalysis, Oscillating
Harnessing the computational power of Mathcad® and Microsoft Reactions, and Polymerization Reactions
Excel®, the resource features an extensive series of interactive March 2006 0-19-928894-1
worksheets that enable students to manipulate graphics, alter 978-0-19-928894-6 £9.99 CD-Rom
simulation parameters, and solve equations to gain deeper insights
into physical chemistry.
Explorations in Physical Chemistry makes the teaching and learning
of physical chemistry as dynamic as the subject itself; it is the ideal
addition to any physical chemistry course.

Reaction Kinetics Aqueous Acid-Base Equilibria

Second Edition and Titrations
MICHAEL J. PILLING, Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Leeds ROBERT DE LEVIE, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Georgetown
and PAUL W. SEAKINS, Research Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University and Visiting Professor, Bowdoin College
University of Leeds
Using recent theoretical developments which have led to simpler, more
Reaction Kinetics provides a modern, accessible treatment of the subject, generalized approaches to equilibrium problems, Aqueous Acid-Base Equilibria
with an emphasis on reaction dynamics. Throughout the book, worked and Titrations brings a fresh and modern approach to a topic all too often
examples and problems allow the reader to obtain an in-depth understanding taught in an out-moded way. The text gives students a thorough grounding
of this field, and boxes are used to explain complex material or advanced in pH and associated equilibria, material absolutely fundamental to the
topics in more detail. Many references to the original literature - often with understanding of many aspects of chemistry.
explanatory notes - are included making this text ideal both for
undergraduate students and for more advanced students seeking an entry Contents:
into the field. 1. Basic Concepts; 2. Numerical Solutions; 3. Titrations; 4. Buffers; 5. Other
Ionic Equilibria; 6. Activity Effects; 7. The Measurement of pH, and its
Contents: Interpretation; Summary; Bibliography; Index
Why Study Reaction Kinetics?; 1. Time, Concentration, and Temperature; 2.
Experimental Techniques; 3. An Introduction to Theories of Bimolecular 98pp 1999 0-19-850617-1
Reactions; 4. Reaction Dynamics; 5. Unimolecular and Association Reactions; 6. 978-0-19-850617-1 £10.99 Paperback
Reactions in Solution; 7. Surface Reactions; 8. Complex Reactions; 9. Straight
Chain Reactions; 10. Explosions and Branched Chain Reactions; 11. Negative
Feedback and Oscillatory Behaviour; 12. Photochemistry; Appendix I:
Fundamental Constant; Appendix II: Units of Energy; Appendix III: Conversion
Factors from Pressure to Concentration Units and for Various Rate Coefficients;
Appendix IV: Absorption Coefficients
318pp 1995 0-19-855527-X
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Computational Chemistry Electrochemistry

GUY H. GRANT, Lecturer in Biochemistry, University College, Dublin and Principles, Methods and Applications
W. GRAHAM RICHARDS, Reader in Computational Chemistry, Physical CHRISTOPHER M. A. BRETT and ANA MARIA OLIVEIRA BRETT,
Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford both at Departamento de Química, Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

The uses of computers in chemistry are many and varied, from the modelling
‘... learning and clarity abound in this book and it is hence of
of solid state systems to the design of complex molecules which can be used
as drugs. Computational Chemistry provides an introduction to the many excellent value.’
methods currently used by practising computational chemists and shows the Bulletin of Electrochemistry
value of computers in modern chemical research.
Electrochemistry provides a succinct coverage of modern electrochemistry
Contents: and its wide-ranging applications in sensors, industry, corrosion, and
1. Introduction; 2. Quantum Mechanics; 3. Molecular Mechanics; 4. bioelectrochemistry. The breadth of coverage ensures that this volume will be
Computational Chemistry; 5. Modelling Biomolecules; 6. Ligand Design; valuable not only to undergraduate and graduate students, but also to
Concluding Remarks; Further Reading; Index research workers.

98pp 1995 0-19-855740-X Contents:

978-0-19-855740-1 £10.99 Paperback Notation and Units; Introduction; PART I: PRINCIPLES; 1. Electrochemical Cells:
Thermodynamic Properties and Electrode Potentials; 2. The Interfacial Region; 3.
Fundamentals of Kinetics and Mechanism of Electrode Reactions; PART II:
METHODS; 4. Electrochemical Experiments; 5. Hydrodynamic Electrodes; 6. Cyclic
Voltammetry and Linear Sweep Techniques; 7. Step and Pulse Techniques; 8.
Impedance Methods; 9. Non-Electrochemical Probes of Electrodes and Electrode
Computers in Processes; PART III: APPLICATIONS; 10. Potentiometric Sensors; 11. Amperometric
and Voltammetric Sensors; 12. Electrochemistry in Industry; 13. Corrosion; 14.
Chemistry Bioelectrochemistry; Appendix 1: Useful Mathematical Relations; Appendix 2:
Principles of A.C. Circuits; Appendix 3: Digital Simulation; Appendix 4: Standard
PETE BIGGS, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Electrode Potentials
Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford
456pp 1993 0-19-855388-9
Computers in Chemistry provides an excellent 978-0-19-855388-5 £46.49 Paperback
overview of computers and their use in chemistry,
giving the student an insight into both the
workings of a computer and the programming languages that allow the
power of computational methods to be applied in the study of chemistry
today.
Contents;
Energy Levels in Atoms and
1. Introduction; 2. The Hardware; 3. Interfacing Computers to Experiments; 4.
Programming the Hardware; 5. Software for the Laboratory; 6. Computational
Molecules
Chemistry; 7. Presenting Information; 8. Chemistry and the Internet; Bibliography; W. G. RICHARDS, Reader in Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
Index Laboratory, University of Oxford and P. R. SCOTT, Deputy Head, Royal
Grammar School, Guildford
96pp 2000 0-19-850446-2
978-0-19-850446-7 £9.99 Paperback Energy Levels in Atoms and Molecules provides first and second year students
in chemistry, physics, and biochemistry with a clear, accessible introduction
to the electronic structure and quantised energy levels in atoms and
molecules.

Beginning Calculations in Contents:

1. Atoms; 2. Diatomic Molecules; 3. Polyatomic Molecules; 4. Energy Levels in
NMR; Index
Physical Chemistry 96pp 1994 0-19-855804-X
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and STEPHEN K. SCOTT, Professor and Head of Physical Chemistry,
University of Leeds

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consideration.’
Chemistry in Britain
176pp 1997 0-19-855965-8
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Concepts in Physical The Basics of Crystallography

Chemistry and Diffraction
PETER ATKINS, Professor of Chemistry, University of Oxford and Fellow, CHRISTOPHER HAMMOND, Senior Lecturer, School of Materials,
Lincoln College, Oxford University of Leeds

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
‘… authoritative, illuminating and well-written.’ ‘... this is a timely, well-constructed book which should be seriously
Chemistry in Britain considered by every teacher of crystallography and can be
recommended to anyone who wants to get to grips with
From the author of the world's most widely used textbooks of physical
crystallography and diffraction. It is already the set text for my
chemistry, this accessible and fully cross-referenced pocket guide is an
essential summary of the key concepts that are likely to be met in an
course.’
undergraduate chemistry course. Journal of Microscopy

392pp 1995 0-19-855929-1 262pp 1997 0-19-855945-3

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Price: Thermodynamics of Chemical Processes 0-19-855963-1 978-0-19-855963-4
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