An Introduction to Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions is a comprehensive coverage of the subject including the development of key concepts and theory that focus on the physical rather than the mathematical aspects. Important links are made between the study of electrolyte solutions and other branches of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry, making it a useful cross-reference tool for students studying this important area of electrochemistry. Carefully developed throughout, each chapter includes intended learning outcomes and worked problems and examples to encourage student understanding of this multidisciplinary subject. * a comprehensive introduction to aqueous electrolyte solutions including the development of key concepts and theories * emphasises the connection between observable macroscopic experimental properties and interpretations made at the molecular level * key developments in concepts and theory explained in a descriptive manner to encourage student understanding * includes worked problems and examples throughout An invaluable text for students taking courses in chemistry and chemical engineering, this book will also be useful for biology, biochemistry and biophysics students required to study electrochemistry.

InhaltsangabePreface. Preliminary Chapter Guidance to Student. List of symbols. 1 Concepts and Ideas: Setting the Stage. 2 The Concept of Chemical Equilibrium: An Introduction. 3 Acids and Bases: A First Approach. 4 Equilibrium Calculations for Acids and Bases. 5 Equilibrium Calculations for Salts and Buffers. 6 Neutralisation and pH Titration Curves. 7 Ion Pairing, Complex Formation and Solubilities. 8 Practical Applications of Thermodynamics for Electrolyte Solutions. 9 Electrochemical Cells and EMFs. 10 Concepts and Theory of Non-ideality. 11 Conductance: The Ideal Case. 12 Theories of Conductance: The Non-ideal Case for Symmetrical Electrolytes. Appendix 1. Appendex 2. 13 Solvation. 13 21 Determination of "H¸ hydration. Subject Matter of Worked Problems. Index.

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