文档介绍：Physical Chemistry
Third Edition
Physical
Chemistry
Third Edition
Robert G. Mortimer
Professor Emeritus
Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee
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Mortimer, Robert G.
Physical chemistry / Robert G. Mortimer. – 3rd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-12-370617-1 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1. Chemistry, Physical and theoretical. I. Title.
2008
541–dc22
2008007675
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To my wife, Ann,
and to my late father, William E. Mortimer,
who was responsible for my taking my first chemistry course
Contents
Periodic Table
Inside front cover
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