Atkins' Physical Chemistry

* Evolves with every edition to meet the needs of a changing market
* Enhanced explanation and presentation of mathematical content places emphasis on full understanding of important mathematical principles, without sacrificing depth or rigour of treatment
* A carefully-developed pedagogical framework, including worked examples, self-tests, notes on good practice, and Justifications, pervades the book to facilitate a full understanding of the subject
* 'Impact on' sections show how physical chemistry underpins biology, biochemistry, medicine, nanoscience, and astrophysics, demonstrating to the student its fundamental importance at the forefront of current interdisciplinary research fields
* The Online Resource Centre features materials for both lecturers and students, to augment the book, and enhance its value as a teaching and learning resource
* The authors' lucid exposition of the subject within a carefully crafted pedagogical framework ensures that the book promotes excellence in learning, and offers an authoritative, topical account of physical chemistry
* A free eBook edition is available to all purchasers of the printed text

New to this edition

* A new 'Fundamentals' chapter provides students with a general overview of physical chemistry and covers some of the basic principles which are developed in the book
* Expanded coverage of computational chemistry
* Greater incorporation of materials chemistry throughout the text
* Clearer focus on the role of experimental evidence in the establishment of quantum mechanics (chapter 7)
* Major revision of 'Soft matter' content (chapter 18) to give increased clarity to the text
* Streamlined content in chapter 20, 'Molecules in motion', to heighten the text's relevance to physical chemistry teaching today
* Increased coverage of molecular interpretations illustrate the connections between thermodynamic and molecular approaches to physical chemistry
* Key points at the beginning of every section summarise the main take-home messages of the following text, providing students with an overview of the subject before drilling down to the detail
* interActivities encourage students to visit the website and make use of the Living Graphs, inspiring them to actively explore and test their understanding of the subject
* Equation and concept tags illustrate what particular equations or rules are and what they are specifically used for, increasing the clarity and accessibility of the mathematical content of the text
* Brief illustrations give an overview of how a particular mathematical concept is applied in practice, enabling students to contextualise their learning
* Checklists of key equations are included at the end of every chapter, providing students with a clear summary of the key equations which have been introduced in every chapter
* Mathematical background sections give additional mathematical support through worked examples and self-test questions, empowering students to overcome any barriers to understanding that grasping the mathematical content might present
* 'Road Maps' of key equations provide support and clarity for students regarding the use of equations
* The full colour text design has been refreshed and modernised, to engage and stimulate students yet further in their learning


Atkins' Physical Chemistry epitomises the benchmark of achievement for a chemistry degree throughout the world. Its broad coverage, concise explanations, and robust mathematical support are clearly presented in an engaging style to furnish students with a solid foundation in the subject.

In this ninth edition the authors continue to refine their presentation of physical chemistry. The coverage of introductory topics is streamlined, and the addition of a new fundamentals chapter provides students with an overview of key principles on which the subject is based. The text includes increased coverage of computational chemistry and additional contextual examples of materials chemistry throughout, mirroring the current needs of today's students and lecturers.

Mathematics remains an intrinsic yet challenging part of physical chemistry. Extensive mathematical support, including a 'Checklist of key equations' at the end of every chapter, and 'Mathematical background' sections containing worked examples and self-tests, empower students to overcome any barriers to understanding that grasping the mathematical content might present. These features help to ensure the reader can master the subject without a need to sacrifice the rigour and depth of the mathematical content.

The pedagogical framework, which is a hallmark of the authors' writing, has been further strengthened. New 'Key points' provide summaries of the main take-home messages of each section and enable students to gain an overview of the topic before tackling it in depth; 'Brief illustrations' give a concise insight into how a particular mathematical concept is applied in practice, providing students with the opportunity to contextualise their learning.

All these exciting new features and innovations are presented within a refreshed full colour text design, to stimulate and engage students yet further.

The Online Resource Centre contains Living Graphs, illustrations from the book, and web links. An Instructor's Solutions Manual (free to adopters) and a Student's Solutions Manual are also available.

Access to the Physical Chemistry eBook is also included with the purchase of the printed text. Offering enhanced functionality, including notetaking and highlighting, it also includes access to 'Explorations in Physical Chemistry', which contains interactive Excel worksheets and exercises related to the Living Graphs, allowing students to visualise, actively explore and test their understanding of the subject.

Fundamentals
Part 1. Equilibrium
1: The properties of gases
2: The first law
3: The second law
4: Physical transformations of pure substances
5: Simple mixtures
6: Chemical equilibrium
Part 2. Structure
7: Quantum theory: introduction and principles
8: Quantum theory: techniques and applications
9: Atomic structure and atomic spectra
10: Molecular structure
11: Molecular symmetry
12: Molecular spectroscopy 1: rotational and vibrational spectra
13: Molecular spectroscopy 2: electronic transitions
14: Molecular spectroscopy 3: magnetic resonance
15: Statistical thermodynamics 1: the concepts
16: Statistical thermodynamics 2: applications
17: Molecular interactions
18: Materials 1: soft matter
19: Materials 2: solids
Part 3. Change
20: Molecules in motion
21: The rates of chemical reactions
22: Reaction dynamics
23: Catalysis
Resource section