Ilich P.-P. Selected Problems in Physical Chemistry: Strategies and Interpretations

Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2010. - 208 p.
This book is a collection of 50 original problems in physical chemistry including several living systems. Each problem is accompanied by a detailed step-by-step solution, organized as strategy, assumptions, approximations, numerical calculation and interpretation. Solutions to the key problems (e.g. thermal equilibration, ligand-receptor interaction, aminoacid zwitterions, HOMO-LUMO gap) are accompanied by simple introductory explanations. In addition, informal notes are provided on difficult concepts, for example: entropy, reaction activation barrier, wave mechanics. Schemes, diagrams and structural formulas accompany most solutions and explanations.Mechanics
Mechanical Work
Mechanics of Gases
Basic Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics
Mixtures and Chemical Thermodynamics
Mixtures and Solutions
Chemical Reactions and Gibbs Free Energy
Gibbs Free Energy and Chemical Equilibria
Ionic Properties and Electrochemistry
Ions
Electrochemistry
Kinetics
Kinetics
Structure of Matter: Molecular Spectroscopy
The Structure of Matter
Interaction of Light and Matter