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624 pp.
189 mm x 246 mm

ISBN-13:
9780198717324

Copyright Year:
2022

Imprint: OUP UK

Maths for Chemistry

A chemist's toolkit of calculations, Third Edition

Paul Monk and Lindsey J. Munro

Mathematical skills and concepts lie at the heart of chemistry, yet they are the aspect of the subject that many students fear the most.

Maths for Chemistry recognizes the challenges faced by many students in equipping themselves with the maths skills necessary to gain a full understanding of chemistry. Working from foundational principles, the book builds the student's confidence by leading them through the subject in a steady, progressive way from basic algebra to quantum mathematics.

Opening with the core mathematics of algebra, logarithms and trigonometry, the book goes on to cover calculus, matrices, vectors, complex numbers, and laboratory mathematics to cover everything that a chemistry student needs. With its modular structure, the book presents material in short, manageable sections to keep the content as accessible and readily digestible as possible. Maths for Chemistry is the perfect introduction to the essential mathematical concepts which all chemistry students should master.

Readership : Undergraduates studying chemistry as part of a BSc or MChem degree.

Section A: Core mathematics: algebra, logarithms and trigonometry
1. The display of numbers
2. Algebra I
3. Algebra II
4. Algebra III
5. Algebra IV
6. Algebra V
7. Algebra VI
8. Algebra VII
9. Powers I
10. Powers II
11. Trigonometry
12. Advanced BODMAS
Section B: Calculus
13. Differentiation I
14. Differentiation II
15. Differentiation III
16. Differentiation IV
17. Differentiation V
18. Differentiation VI
19. Integration I
20. Integration II
21. Integration III
22. Integration IV
Section C: Matrices, vectors and complex numbers
23. Matrices I
24. Matrices II
25. Complex numbers
26. Vectors
Section D: Laboratory mathematics
27. Graphs I
28. Graphs II
29. Graphs III
30. Probability I
31. Probability II
32. Statistics I
33. Statistics II
34. Statistics III
35. Statistics IV
36. Dimensional analysis

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Paul Monk, Team Vicar, Medlock Head Parish, Oldham, and formerly Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry: School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Lindsey J. Munro, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Making Sense - Margot Northey

Special Features

Uses chemical examples throughout to demonstrate the relevance of mathematical concepts to the study of chemistry, and help motivate the student.
All key terms are clearly defined, ensuring that the student can grasp the 'language' of maths without being intimidated by unfamiliar jargon.
Self-check questions throughout enable the student to check their understanding as they progress through the book, making the learning process more effective.
Extensive end of chapter problems provide the lecturer with an invaluable resource for either formative or summative assessment.

New to this Edition

Six new chapters covering more advanced material to ensure a chemistry undergraduate has all the support they need: Advanced BODMAS, Probability I (introduction) and Probability II (statistical probabilities), Matrices II (symmetry), Statistics III (Variance and significance testing) and Statistics IV (Analyses with multiple data sets and ANOVA).
A new, comprehensive appendix on notation for quick reference.
New learning features including three recurring boxes to guide students through the most important material: Definition (explaining key terms), Know the rules (summarising the rules of key mathematical concepts), and In depth (providing more in-depth explanations and context of key points to aid understanding).