Publisher's Synopsis
This richly illustrated addition to the renowned Oxford Chemistry Primer series provides a comprehensive introduction to equilibrium electrochemistry. Dealing with electrode potentials and their applications, this primer focuses on understanding the foundations of electrochemistry and how it can be applied to practical problems. Key features: - Includes important information on a variety of subjects in electrochemistry including equilibrium constants, Gibbs Energy, enthalpy and entropy changes of chemical reactions, and activity coefficients - Extensive problems and worked examples New to this edition: - An introduction to batteries and fuel cells - Additional bibliographic notes on historical founders and modern influencers of electrochemistry - Frost and Latimer diagrams - Enhanced discussion of diffusion and transport - Industrial electro-synthetic processes Digital formats and resources: The second edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks.
