University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 124-128.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202303058

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An Introduction to Atkins' Physical Chemistry (11th Edition)

Wenhua Hou1,*(), Shuyong Zhang2   

  1. 1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
    2 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
  • Received:2023-03-17 Accepted:2023-03-27 Published:2023-03-29
  • Contact: Wenhua Hou E-mail:whou@nju.edu.cn

Abstract:

The Atkins' Physical Chemistry (11th edition) is comprehensively introduced from several aspects including guiding principles of textbook compilation, main contents, chapter and section arrangements, main features, and some shortcomings. It can provide certain revelation and reference for the construction of domestic physical chemistry textbooks, and is also helpful for the teachers and students in the physical chemistry related courses to understand, study and use this book.

Key words: Atkins' Physical Chemistry (11th edition), Physical chemistry textbook, Introduction, Textbook construction