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Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change

Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change (Second Edition)

Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, and Ronald Friedman
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date: 20 March 2025

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  • Peter Atkins, Peter AtkinsLincoln College
  • Julio de PaulaJulio de PaulaChemistry Lewis & Clark College
  • , and Ronald FriedmanRonald FriedmanIndiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

Abstract

A scalar physical property (such as temperature) in general varies through space and is represented by a single value at each point of space. A vector physical property (such as the electric field strength) also varies through space, but in general...

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