Smith Norman O. Elementary Statistical Thermodynamics: A Problems Approach

Textbook. — New York — London, Plenum Press, 1982. — 216 p. — ISBN: 0306412160, ISBN13: 9780306412165.This text has been designed to provide an introductory treatment of statistical thermodynamics for all students of chemistry. Dr. Smith presents a thorough and logical account of the foundations and applications of the subject, in clear steps guiding the neophyte to the point where he or she will be able to apply the elementary material to the calculation of thermodynamic properties by statistical methods. The approach used throughout is problem-based, in the belief that to learn a quantitative subject a student must, above all, work numerical problems in it. An abum dance of illustrative examples and problems are provided, with many of the problems fully worked out. Coverage includes the subject of probability developed from first principles, the elementary statistical mechanics of systems of distinguishable particles, the Boltzmann distribution law, the statistical basis of entropy, the statistical treatment of systems of nonlocalized particles and of ideal gases, the calculation of the partition functions for the various kinds of energy (developed at length as an example of how thermodynamic functions are computed), and the subject of chemical equilibrium.Prerequisite to using Elementary Statistical Thermodynamics is some exposure to calculus and to the basic concepts of classical thermodynamics. An ideal text for students of chemistry, this book will also serve students of thermodynamics, chemical physics, and statistical mechanics and kinetics.Statistical mechanics of distinguishable particles
The statistical basis of entropy
Thermodynamic functions for systems of localized (distinguishable) particles
Systems of nonlocalized (indistinguishable) particles
Thermodynamic functions for ideal gases
Chemical equilibrium for ideal gases
Answers to problems