{"product_id":"9781118751206","title":"Physical Chemistry: How Chemistry Works","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch of chemistry is motivated by asking 'How'? \u003ci\u003eHow do I make a primary alcohol? React a Grignard reagent with formaldehyde\u003c\/i\u003e. Physical chemistry is motivated by asking 'Why'? \u003ci\u003eThe Grignard reagent and formaldehyde follow a molecular dance known as a reaction mechanism in which stronger bonds are made at the expense of weaker bonds\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eIf you are interested in asking 'why' and not just 'how', then you need to understand physical chemistry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhysical Chemistry: How Chemistry Works\u003c\/i\u003e takes a fresh approach to teaching in physical chemistry. This modern textbook is designed to excite and engage undergraduate chemistry students and prepare them for how they will employ physical chemistry in real life. The student-friendly approach and practical, contemporary examples facilitate an understanding of the physical chemical aspects of any system, allowing students of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and biochemistry to be fluent in the essentials of physical chemistry in order to understand synthesis, intermolecular interactions and materials properties. For students who are deeply interested in the subject of physical chemistry, the textbook facilitates further study by connecting them to the frontiers of research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides students with the physical and mathematical machinery to understand the physical chemical aspects of any system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates regular examples drawn from the literature, from contemporary issues and research, to engage students with relevant and illustrative details.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant topics are introduced and returned to in later chapters: key concepts are reinforced and discussed in more depth as students acquire more tools.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters begin with a preview of important concepts and conclude with a summary of important equations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach chapter includes worked examples and exercises: discussion questions, simple equation manipulation questions, and problem-solving exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccompanied by supplementary online material: worked examples for students and a solutions manual for instructors.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by an experienced instructor, researcher and author in physical chemistry, with a voice and perspective that is pedagogical and engaging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130462159088,"sku":"9781118751206","price":99.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118751206_p0.jpg?v=1763695387","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118751206","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}