Physical Chemistry

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This Wiki-book aims to look at the area of Chemistry which people generally find the most difficult, Physical Chemistry. It is broken down into a number of sections and chapters:

1. Classical Thermodynamics
Introduction to Thermodynamics
State Functions
Thermodynamic Processes for an Ideal Gas
(etc. - please, PLEASE, add and edit!)

2. Quantum Mechanics
Introduction to QM
From Classical to Quantum Mechanics
Particle in a box

(etc.)

3. Statistical Thermodynamics
Introduction to Stat. Mech.
(etc.)

4. Applied Physical Chemistry
Lattice Enthalpy
Transition Element Oxides and Chlorides
(etc.)

5. Theoretical Chemistry
Molecular Orbital Theory
Valence Bond Theory
Group Theory and Symmetry
Electronic Structure Methods
(etc.)

6. Spectroscopy
Rotational & Vibrational
Electronic
Magnetic

7. Recommended Texts for further reading
P.W. Atkins and J. DePaula, "Physical Chemistry" W. H. Freeman; 7th edition (2001)