Abstract

Because it is fundamental in the training of a chemist, any new work on Thermodynamics is bound to evoke the interest of those who are engaged in teaching chemistry at higher levels. The present book is intended for University students taking Chemistry as a Degree subject. It is written in a straightforward style and the subject is developed clearly and logically. The laws of thermodynamics are treated adequately, the first and second getting fuller attention since they serve as a foundation for the definition and consideration of free energy, entropy and other thermodynamical functions. The criteria of equilibrium are thoroughly examined and a considerable amount of data illustrative of the chief topics is given. Rather unusual but interesting and highly useful features include bond-energies, the Born-Haber Cycle, the velocity of an adiabatically expanded jet of gas, the stretching of rubber, high polymer solutions.