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I trying to learn chemistry as a physicist. Any advice?
What books would you recommend?
What books would you recommend?
Thank you!Frabjous said:That’s an awfully broad question.
A couple of chemistry books that I enjoyed; although they are on specific topics not general chemistry
Chemical Bonds by Gray
https://authors.library.caltech.edu/105209/
Why do chemical reactions occur? by Campbell
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ed043p166.1
Thank you!apostolosdt said:“Chemical Principles” by Dickerson et al. I still prefer the first edition.
I like all I have seen so far!malawi_glenn said:atkins - physical chemistry
any particular field of chemistry that interests you?
Thank you!!apostolosdt said:Interesting combo: A physicist wanting to learn chemistry related to medicine. I admire your “world view”. Honestly!
Thank you!!malawi_glenn said:Nuclear medicine comes to mind
Some good books for learning chemistry as a physicist include "Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach" by Donald A. McQuarrie and John D. Simon, "Quantum Chemistry" by Ira N. Levine, and "Chemical Principles" by Peter Atkins and Loretta Jones.
Yes, there are books specifically designed for physicists to learn chemistry. Some examples include "Chemistry for Physicists" by George Turrell and "Chemistry for Physicists: Principles and Reactions" by David W. Ball.
Yes, general chemistry textbooks can be used to learn chemistry as a physicist. However, it is recommended to also supplement with books that focus on the specific applications and concepts relevant to physicists.
Yes, there are many online resources available for learning chemistry as a physicist. Some examples include online courses, video lectures, and interactive simulations. Some popular websites for these resources include Khan Academy, Coursera, and MIT OpenCourseWare.
Yes, there are books that combine both physics and chemistry concepts. Some examples include "Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences" by Raymond Chang and "Chemical Physics: Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Interactions" by Peter W. Atkins and Julio de Paula.