Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy Plus Mastering Chemistry with eText -- Access Card Package (3rd Edition)

by Thomas Engel

<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN . Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID , provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <![endif]-->Engel and Reid’s Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy with MasteringChemistry gives students a contemporary and accurate overview of physical chemistry while focusing on basic principles that unite the sub-disciplines of the field. The Third Edition continues to emphasize fundamental concepts and presents cutting-edge research developments that demonstrate the vibrancy of physical chemistry today. MasteringChemistry® for Physical Chemistry – a comprehensive online homework and tutorial system specific to Physical Chemistry – is available for the first time with Engel and Reid to reinforce students' understanding of complex theory and to build problem-solving skills throughout the course.

Genres: Chemistry, Nonfiction

528 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2005

Reviews

[Carlos · Rating 3 out of 5]

As can be seen in my review of a different edition of this book, I found it to be over-detailed for an undergraduate course in physical chemistry. Having read a slightly different edition while taking a graduate level quantum chemistry course, I feel validated. Everything that I needed to know for a graduate level course was explained here and the mathematics were appropriate for that level. At the end of the day I would recommend this book to someone who has already taken an introductory course in quantum chemistry, but not to someone new to it.

[Carlos · Rating 1 out of 5]

The description of the key concepts of quantum chemistry is not very clear. Similarly, the mathematical proofs that might aid in the understanding of the math involved are not spelled out and thus complicate the course further. I would not recommend it as an aid for a quantum chemistry course or for general readers as it is not very helpful.

[Truong Vo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Better text books are out there.

[IMPERIVM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent presentation and derivation of advanced quantum physics, with application to chemical instrumentation.

[Sameeř Shamuš · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good book for my class mates