Experiments in Physical Chemistry [Hardcover]

Carl Garland (Author), Joseph Nibler (Author), David Shoemaker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072828420 | ISBN-13: 978-0072828429 | Publication Date: February 14, 2008 | Edition: 8

This best-selling comprehensive laboratory textbook includes experiments with background theoretical information, safety recommendations, and computer applications. Updated chapters are provided regarding the use of spreadsheets and other scientific software as well as regarding electronics and computer interfacing of experiments using Visual Basic and LabVIEW. Supplementary instructor information regarding necessary supplies, equipment, and procedures is provided in an integrated manner in the text.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 8 edition (February 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072828420
• ISBN-13: 978-0072828429
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Chemistry > Physical & Theoretical > Physical Chemistry

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive P-Chem Lab Text, September 4, 2000

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Matthew M. Yau "Voracious reader" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Experiments in Physical Chemistry (Hardcover)

One of the most comprehensive physical chemistry lab text, SGN discusses about calculations and presentation of data, uncertainties in data and results, background and theory for each experiment. Experimentals are extremely clear and detailed, though individual instructors might develop modifications. The uncertainties section might be supplemented by John Taylor's "Introduction to Error Analysis" for more in-depth reference.

Experiments are groups into topics like Gases, Transport Properties of Gases, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Kinetics, and Spectroscopy, etc. The text also devotes incredible amount of pages on electronic devices, vacuum techniques, instruments and lab procedures for reference. Many lab texts are published, yet SGN might be the best for students.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best p-chem lab text that I've run across, April 14, 2000

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This review is from: Experiments in Physical Chemistry (Hardcover)

As a student taking p-chem lab and now as a teaching assistant on the other side of the desk, I've come to greatly appreciate this text. It is well written and easy for students to grasp. The instructions are complete and sufficient background is provided for the students to understand not only what they are to do but also why they are to do it. Granted, not all students will find it sufficient, but there are generous references within the text to point these students in the direction of more complete treatments of the specific point in question. Overall, it is a very highly recommended text.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good PChem Lab Text, May 18, 2005

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Jason B. "ebays-cyclonechem" (Ames, IA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Experiments In Physical Chemistry (Hardcover)

I felt the book did a great job explaining the labs from the perspective of the applications to the PChem theory learned in other classes.

This book lacks good explanations of theory, so hold onto your pchem text if you need this book for a class!!!