Department or Administrative Unit
Chemistry
Document Type
Book
Creative Commons License
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Publication Date
2026
Abstract
This Physical Chemistry textbook by Yingbin Ge is an open-access resource meticulously crafted for undergraduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, and related STEM fields. The text strikes a precise balance between conceptual clarity and mathematical rigor, ensuring students build a deep understanding of thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum chemistry, and statistical mechanics. What sets this text apart is its student-centered pedagogy. Rather than focusing on formalism alone, Ge guides learners through step-by-step derivations that prioritize physical meaning. By explicitly addressing common misconceptions and integrating worked examples, the book transforms complex theory into manageable insights. Its modular structure offers instructors the flexibility to adapt the material to various course sequences, while the accompanying suite of lecture and tutorial videos makes it a comprehensive, accessible solution for the modern classroom.
Recommended Citation
Ge, Yingbin, "Physical Chemistry" (2026). All Faculty Scholarship for the College of the Sciences. 889.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/cotsfac/889
Comments
Additional ancillaries including lab worksheets and video tutorials can be found at:
https://sites.google.com/view/pchem-cwu/home