Thermodynamics

Contents: 1. Introductions to thermodynamics. 2. Zeroth and first law of thermodynamics. 3. Thermo-chemistry. 4. The second law of thermodynamics. 5. Entropy. 6. Free energy and work function. 7. Thermodynamics deductions from free energy functions. 8. Nernst heat theorem and third law of thermodynamics. 9. The specific heat of solids and gases. 10. Statistical thermodynamics.

"This book has been made update and an effort has been made to include in the book all new developments in the field of thermodynamics. The book contains ten chapters and each chapter includes topics that are inter-related. The topics have been discussed in an easy to understand manner. It is hoped that the book will be quite useful to students of chemistry, physics and other applied sciences." (jacket)