Gas Phase Reaction Rate Theory (Modern Concepts in Chemistry series)

Description: Figure illustrations and equations. From the author's preface: ''In this book I seek to carry out a review and judgment of the simple theories of chemical kinetics that were developed and used during the last forty years. The field of chemical kinetics as practiced in recent years has been a highly partisan affair. About 1933, collision theory seemed to consist merely of the hard-sphere collision-rate expression and a vague, empirical 'steric factor.' The zealousness of the activated-complex school alienated many serious chemists, and generated an opposing 'party'. Today many molecular-beam kineticists regard 'the activated complex' with the same disdain as was turned upon the 'steric factor' thirty years ago. I would like to believe that I sit on the fence between activated-complex theory and collision theory, and that I point out good features of each method.'' BINDNG/CONDITION: blue cloth with white text; owner's name stamp on the front endpaper and on the top edge of the text block; there are a few markings and underlined passages up to page twelve (stops there); otherwise Good condition; no dust jacket. appendix, references, index. 8vo (9.25 inches tall). 362 pages.…