The Second Law: An Introduction to Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics

Bent, Henry A.

ISBN 10: 0195008286 / ISBN 13: 9780195008289

Published by Oxford University Press, 1965

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Second Law: An Introduction to Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1965
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195008286
• ISBN 13: 9780195008289
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: very random markings
• Weight: 21 ounces

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Synopsis

Taking a fundamental view toward thermodynamics, this textbook quickly gives the beginner in chemistry an understanding of the Second Law. The book requires no prior knowledge of calculus, shuns a rote use of standard equations, and makes an effort to build upon the intuitive feeling for the Second Law that most students already have. This book takes the student from a lower, more basic level to a higher level with greater ease.

Considerable care has gone into presenting interesting problems and their solutions. This study also includes a wide variety of topics including quantum mechanics, the Bohr atom, dimensional analysis, electrochemistry, Bronsted acid-base theory, indicator theory, and lattice defects. It closes with a discussion of special mathematical techniques and some new mathematical theorems.