Physical chemistry : principles and applications in biological sciences
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Physical chemistry : principles and applications in biological sciences
Prentice Hall, c2002
4th ed
Available at 1 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
For a one/two-term course in Physical Chemistry for students in the biological sciences.
This best-selling text presents the principles and applications of contemporary physical chemistry as they are used to solve problems in biology, biochemistry, and medicine. This text puts the study of physical chemistry for these students in context. Each chapter starts with sections on concepts and applications. These provide students with an overview of the physical chemistry principle under discussion and how that topic can be applied to solving biological and biochemical problems.
Table of Contents
(NOTE: Most chapters begin with Concepts and Applications and end with Summary, References, Suggested Readings and Problems.)
Preface.
About the Authors.
1. Introduction.
The Human Genome and Beyond. Transcription and Translation. Ion Channels.
2. The First Law: Energy Is Conserved.
Energy Conversion and Conservation. Describing the State of a System. Phase Changes. Chemical Reactions. Molecular Interpretations of Energy and Enthalpy. Mathematics Needed for Chapter 2.
3. The Second Law: The Entropy of the Universe Increases.
Historical Development of the Second Law: The Carnot Cycle. A New State Function, Entropy. The Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy Is Not Conserved. Molecular Interpretation of Entropy. Measurement of Entropy. Chemical Reactions. Third Law of Thermodynamics. Gibbs Free Energy. Helmholtz Free Energy. Noncovalent Reactions. Use of Partial Derivatives in Thermodynamics.
4. Free Energy and Chemical Equilibria.
Chemical Potential (Partial Molar Gibbs Free Energy). Reactions of Gases: The Ideal Gas Approximation. Nonideal Systems. The Equilibrium Constant and the Standard Gibbs Free Energies of the Reactants and Products. Galvanic Cells. Biochemical Applications of Thermodynamics. Mathematics Needed for Chapter 4.
5. Free Energy and Physical Equilibria.
Phase Equilibria. Membranes. Active and Passive Transport. Colligative Properties. Molecular-Weight Determination. Internet.
6. Molecular Motion and Transport Properties.
Kinetic Theory. Molecular Collisions. Mean Free Path. Diffusion. Sedimentation. Determination of Molecular Weights from Sedimentation and Diffusion. Viscosity. Electrophoresis. Size and Shape of Macromolecules.
7. Kinetics: Rates of Chemical Reactions.
Kinetics. Reaction Mechanisms and Rate Laws. Temperature Dependence. Transition-State Theory. Electron Transfer Reactions: Marcus Theory. Ionic Reactions and Salt Effects. Isotopes and Stereochemical Properties. Very Fast Reactions. Diffusion-Controlled Reactions. Photochemistry and Photobiology. Photosynthesis. Mathematics Needed for Chapter 7.
8. Enzyme Kinetics.
Enzyme Kinetics. Michaelis-Menten Kinetics. Competition and Inhibition. Mathematics Needed for Chapter 8.
9. Molecular Structures and Interactions: Theory.
The Process of Vision. Origins of Quantum Theory. Quantum Mechanical Calculations. Schrodinger's Equation. Particle in a Box. Tunneling. Simple Harmonic Oscillator. Rigid Rotator. Hydrogen Atom. Electron Distribution. Molecular Structure and Molecular Orbitals. Intermolecular and Intramolecular Forces. Noncovalent Interactions. Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Outlook. Schrodinger's Equation. Some Useful Operators. Mathematics Needed for Chapter 9.
10. Molecular Structures and Interactions: Spectroscopy.
Electromagnetic Spectrum. Color and Refractive Index. Absorption and Emission of Radiation. Proteins and Nucleic Acids: Ultraviolet Absorption Spectra. Fluorescence. Optical Rotatory Dispersion and Circular Dichroism. Circular Dichroism of Nucleic Acids and Proteins. Vibrational Spectra, Infrared Absorption, and Raman Scattering. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Interactions in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.
11. Molecular Distributions and Statistical Thermodynamics.
Binding of Small Molecules by a Polymer. The Random Walk. Helix-Coil Transitions. Statistical Thermodynamics. Mathematics Needed for Chapter 11.
12. Macromolecular Structure and X-Ray Diffraction.
Visible Images. X Rays. Determination of Molecular Structure. Electron Diffraction. Neutron Diffraction. Electron Microscopy. Mathematics Needed for Chapter 12.
Appendix.
Answers.
Index.
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