The world of physical chemistry

1. The origins of physical chemistry 2. Communications in the physical sciences 3. The growth of the physical sciences 4. Thermodynamics 5. Kinetic theory and statistical mechanics 6. Chemical spectroscopy 7. Electrochemistry 8. Chemical kinetics 9. Colloid and surface chemistry 10. Quantum chemistry Appendix: Scientific periodical s References and Notes Biographical Notes References to Biographies Index