(1) An Introduction to Physical Chemistry (2) Elementary Physical Chemistry (3) Lehrbuch der physikalischen Chemie in elementarer Darstellung (4) Praktische Einführung in die physikalische Chemie

Abstract

(1) IN recent years, physical chemistry has been specifically included in the syllabuses for the various higher school certificate examinations, and this book is intended for students who are working for these and similar examinations. All the topics generally included in elementary physical chemistry are discussed, and in addition there is a useful chapter on the theory of analysis. The treatment is simple and clear, and essentially descriptive rather than mathematical. The point of view is commendably modern: the student whose knowledge of physical chemistry is based on this book will find that he has little to 'unlearn' during the course of his more advanced studies at the university. Subjects such as radioactivity, isotopes, atomic structure and electronic theory of valency are not included, and the author has wisely avoided a number of other matters which are much better left to a later stage.

(1) An Introduction to Physical Chemistry

By F. A. Philbrick. Pp. ix + 368. (London: J. M. Dent and Sons, Ltd., 1937.) 5s.

(2) Elementary Physical Chemistry

By Prof. Hugh S. Taylor Prof. H. Austin Taylor. Second edition. Pp. xiv + 664. (London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., 1937.) 16s. net.

(3) Lehrbuch der physikalischen Chemie in elementarer Darstellung

Von Prof. Dr. John Eggert. Vierte, verbesserte Auflage. Pp. xii + 681. (Leipzig: S. Hirzel, 1937.) 25.50 gold marks.

(4) Praktische Einführung in die physikalische Chemie

Von Karl Lothar Wolf Hans-Georg Trieschmann. Erster Teil: Molekule und Krafte. Pp. viii + 114. (Braunschweig: Friedr. Vieweg und Sohn, 1937.) 4.80 gold marks.