Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences

By Peter Atkins and peter atkins julio de paula

Book Overview

From thermodynamics to molecular interactions, Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences, Third Edition, explains how the principles of physical chemistry apply to the processes of life. It offers worked examples and multiple case studies throughout, helping students master even the most complex concepts--showing how they apply in biological contexts--and acquire key problem-solving and mathematical skills.

Directly addressing the main challenges faced by students, this book's pedagogically rich approach provides an accessible and holistic guide to the subject. The extended scope of this new edition includes the essential techniques that can be used to characterize biological systems, including biochemical spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, and spectrometry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198830106
• ISBN13: 9780198830108
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 3.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.7" x 10.9"

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My favorite undergrad physical biochem textbook

Don't be misled by the title. This book isn't just a physical chemistry textbook "dumbed down" for biologists and biochemists. It's true that the material is introductory, but the authors don't shy away from the fundamental mathematics and their explanations of the underlying physical and thermodynamic concepts are exceptionally clear. Further, the text moves beyond thermodynamics and kinetics (standard fare in intro p-chem) to introduce simple quantum chemistry, spectrometric theory, and approaches to biological structure determination (NMR and x-ray crystallography). This book proved invaluable in my p-chem courses and in later structural biology courses. Highly recommended for confused undergrads.