The Molecular Theory of Gases and Liquids

An essential cross-disciplinary reference for molecular interactions Molecular Theory of Gases and Liquids offers a rigorous, comprehensive treatment of molecular characteristics and behaviors in the gaseous and fluid states. A unique cross-disciplinary approach provides useful insight for students of chemistry, chemical engineering, fluid dynamics, and a variety of related fields, with thorough derivations and in-depth explanations throughout. Appropriate for graduate students and working scientists alike, this book details advanced concepts without sacrificing depth of coverage or technical detail.

Chapter 1 Introduction and Background Information 1 PART I EQUILIBRIUM PROPERTIES  Chapter 2 Statistical Mechanics 79 Chapter 3 The Equation of State of Gases at Low and Moderate Densities 131 Chapter 4 The Equation of State of Dense Gases and Liquids 234 Chapter 5 Vapor-Liquid Equilibria and Critical Phenomena 336 Chapter 6 Quantum Theory and The Equation of State 392 PART II NON-EQUILIBRIUM PROPERTIES  Chapter 7 The Kinetic Theory od Dilute Gases 441 Chapter 8 Transport Phenomena of Dilute Gases 514 Chapter 9 The Transport Properties of Dense Gases and Liquids 611 Chapter 10 Quantum Theory and Transport Phenomena 668 Chapter 11 Hydrodynamic Applications of The Equation of Change 694 PART III INTERMOLECULAR FORCES Chapter 12 Electromagnetic Bases of Intermolecular Forces 835 Chapter 13 The Theory of Intermolecular Forces 916 Chapter 14 Quantum Mechanical Calculations of Intermolecular Forces 1050 Appendix Tables 1109 Symbols and Notations 1181 Notes Added in Second Printing 1187 Chemical Index 1217 Author Index 1219 Subject Index 1229