Physical Chemistry with Spartan Student Physical Chemistry Software [Anglais] [Relié]

Physical Chemistry is a groundbreaking new 4-color text that explains core topics in depth with a focus on basic principles, applications, and modern research.   The authors hone in on key concepts and cover them thoroughly and in detail �?? as opposed to the general, encyclopedic approach competing textbooks take. Excessive math formalism is avoided to keep students focused on the most important concepts and to provide greater clarity. Applications woven throughout each chapter demonstrate to students how chemical theories are used to solve real-world chemical problems in biology, environmental science, and material science. Extensive coverage of modern research and new developments in the field get students excited about this dynamic branch of science.

The text has been designed in such a way that it can be used for either "Quantum first" or "Thermo first" courses.  The combined text is arranged for a traditional "Thermo first" course; the split texts are organized to facilitate "Quantum first" courses.

The online Chemistry Place for Physical Chemistry features interactive problems and simulations that reinforce and build upon material included in the book.

Inorganic Chemistry

Catherine E. Housecroft and Alan G. Sharpe

This book has established itself as a leading textbook in the subject by offering a fresh and exciting approach to the teaching of modern inorganic chemistry. It gives a clear introduction to key principles with strong coverage of descriptive chemistry of the elements. Special selected topics chapters are included, covering inorganic kinetics and mechanism, catalysis, solid state chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry.

A new full-colour text design and three-dimensional illustrations bring inorganic chemistry to life. Topic boxes have been used extensively throughout the book to relate the chemistry described in the text to everyday life, the chemical industry, environmental issues and legislation, and natural resources.

Teaching aids throughout the text have been carefully designed to help students learn effectively. The many worked examples take students through each calculation or exercise step by step, and are followed by related self-study exercises tackling similar problems with answers to help develop their confidence. In addition, end-of-chapter problems reinforce learning and develop subject knowledge and skills. Definitions boxes and end-of-chapter checklists provide excellent revision aids, while further reading suggestions, from topical articles to recent literature papers, will encourage students to explore topics in more depth.

New to this edition

• Many more self-study exercises have been introduced throughout the book with the aim of making stronger connections between descriptive chemistry and underlying principles.
• Additional 'overview problems' have been added to the end-of-chapter problem sets.
• The descriptive chemistry has been updated, with many new results from the literature being included.
• Chapter 4 �?? Bonding in polyatomic molecules, has been rewritten with greater emphasis on the use of group theory for the derivation of ligand group orbitals and orbital symmetry labels.
• There is more coverage of supercritical fluids and 'green' chemistry.
• The new full-colour text design enhances the presentation of the many molecular structures and 3-D images.

Supporting this edition

• Companion website featuring multiple-choice questions and rotatable 3-D molecular structures, available at www.rearsoned.co.uk/housecroft. For full information, including details of lecturer material, see the Contents list inside the book.
• ASolutions Manual, written by Catherine E. Housecroft, with detailed solutions to all end-of-chapter problems within the text is available for purchase separately ISBN 0131 39926 8.

Catherine E. Housecroft is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Basel, Switzerland. She is the author of a number of textbooks and has extensive teaching experience in the UK, Switzerland, South Africa and the USA. Alan G. Sharpe is a Fellow of Jesus College, University of Cambridge, UK and has had many years of experience teaching inorganic chemistry to undergraduates