Chemistry, S e c o n d Ednlon purpose is given for each subtopic in achap- ing, and while the science is the same,
e the science is the same, that
Steven S. Zumdahl. D. C. Heath: Lexinc-
ton, MA, 1989. xxv + 1186 pp. Figs. arid
tables. 21 X 26 cm.
This general chemistry text contains 24
chapters whose topics are arranged in about
the same order as the more recently pub-
lished general chemistry texthwks. The
text is complete enough to work well in a
one-year general chemistry program geared
to students in amedium to high level course.
The order of the topics provides a flexibility
that will accommodate a variety of instruc-
tors. Various sections of some of the chap-
ters, for example, Chapters 18, 19, 22, 23,
and 24, which cover topics on descriptive
and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and
industrial chemistry, can he used as appro-
priate. The topics are presented in a clear,
detailed fashion at a level that most stu-
dents should find very readable.
There are a number of changes in the sec-
ond edition, the most significant being the
addition of 45% more exercises and the in-
crease in the number of prohlem-solving
strategies. The chapter on types of cbemical
reactions and solution stoichiometry (Chap-
ter 4) has been rewritten, and the material
on rate laws (Chapter 12) and huffers
(Chapter 15) has been revised. Of special
interest is the Chemical Impact features
found s t the end of most of the chapters.
These practical applications of chemistry
are very informative, and, as stated by Zun-
dahl in the preface, "Chemistry is a human
activity carried out by real people."
The example problems are numerous and
excellent in quality. They are presented in
considerable detail witheach step complete-
ly explained. Problem-solving orientation is
indicated in the sample exercises by ex-
plaining to the student the strategy to the
solution, ratber than the memorization of a
procedure. The exercises a t the end of the
chapters are grouped hy subtopic with an-
swers to selected exercises a t the end of the
chanter. A Solutions Guide and a Com~lete
~01;tions Guide are available that contain,
solutions to two-thirds of the exercises and
solutions to all of the end-of-the chapter
exercises, respectively.
There are numerous study aids in the
hook that include a listing of the chapter's
contents on the first page of each chapter; a
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ter, and a summary and key terms are given
a t the end of each chapter. The use of color
has been increased in this edition, and it is
not offensive as it is in some textbooks. The
figures that I found to give a distrading
reflection under a fluorescent desk lamp
were those having a bright yellow color; for
example, the figures on pages 373,390,391,
435,478,753,1026,and 1027.A glossary and
tables of data are collected a t the end of the
hook. The thermodynamic data table in-
cludes a good representation of both inor-
ganicandorganic compounds as wellas ions.
There are several items that the author
may wish to consider in the next edition.
The equations giving the relationship he-
tween vapor pressure and temperature (Eq
10.5)and the variation of the rate constant
with temperature (Eq 12.11) should he rear-
ranged to a chain calculation, rather than
the calculation of the reciprocals of tem-
perature. Complex ion equilibria (section
15.8) should be included in the coordination
chemistry (Chapter 20), and the biological
importance of coordination complexes (sec-
tion 20.8) should he moved to Chapter 23-
Biochemistry.
The improvements in this edition have
added to a generally attractive layout of the
book. Students will find this b w k interest-
ing and readable. While opinions may differ
on the order of the treatment and depth of
topics, the author has constructed a h w k
that orovides for such a flexihilitv. Instruc-
tom kill want to consider this book and its
supplements for adoption in order toaatisfy
their general chemistry eourre needs.
Daniel T. Hawo*
Marqueue Unlmlty
Milwaukee. W153233
Chemical a n d Englneerlng
Thermodynamlcs, S e c o n d Ednlon
Stanley I. Sandler. Wiley: New Yo*, NY.
1989. uiii + 622 pp. Figs. and tables.
18.2 X 26 cm. 554.92.
This thermodynamics text is a fine book
from which to learn some lmic thermody-
namics. It differs from many other thermo-
dynamics texts in its emphasis on engineer-
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viewpoint is different from, say, the Pitzer
and Brewernewis and Randall thermody-
namics text. As such, chemists and cbemical
engineers alike wiU find it worthwhile.
Chapter 1 is an Introduction to the sub-
ject and is, in my opinion, a little slippery in
its delivery. Many terms are introduced and
discussed, including the idea of conserva-
tion of energy, but the feeling I get is that
many of them are presented like "pulling a
rabbit out of a hat." This chapter sets the
tone for the book as being less concerned
about developing a solid theoretical basis
(indeed, the three laws of thermodynamics
aren't even mentioned as such, and the third
law isn't evenmentioned in any form!); rath-
er, the emphasis is an the application of
accepted facts.
The second and third chapters introduce
the concepts of mass, energy, and entropy
balances. Here the text becomes more quan-
titative and exact as systems under discus-
sion become mare detailed, i.e. turbines and
engines. Examples are many and well cho-
sen; systems tend more toward real-life ex-
amples rather than ideal gases acting upon
frictionless pistons.
Chanter 4 deals with the themodvnamic
pmprrtirs of real systems, and it is here that
one grts first the idea [hat the real world
isn't composed of an ideal gas.There isquite
a bit of discussion based on parametric
equations of state and the use of experimen-
tal tables, charts, and graphs in solving
problems.
Chapter 5 ia a relatively short (40 pp.)
chanter on eauilibrium in sinele-comoonent
sysirms. In'this chapter t i e coniept of
G ~ h h sfree energy 18 emphasved and devel-
oped further. Fugaclty rs introduced, con-
trnuing the hook's stress on real systems.
Phase changes are also introduced. Chapter
6 ronrludea the hasic theory of thermody-
namics by developingthe eq&tions
ing to mixtures, including chemical reac-
tions, multicamponent mixtures, and multi-
ohase
r -- mixtures.
Chapter~7 , R. and 9 are long chapters that
addrers rralsituations: thedeterminationof
thermodynamic parameters, phase equilih-
ria, and chemical equilibriaof real mixtures.
Chapter 8 is especially instructive, discuss-
ing the problems of solubilities of differing
phases, immiscible liquids, freezing point
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 depression, osmotic pressure, fractional dis-
tillation, and ternary phase diagrams. Of all
the chapters I found this one most interest-
ing.
Chapter 9 condudes the book with a short
section on the thermodynamics of chemical
reactions and a short discussion of thermo-
dynamics in reactors.
The only major problem with the text was
the overabundance of variables defined for
almost every conceivable circumstance. The
author defines, for example, special symbols
for (a) property per unit mass, (b) property
per unit mole, (e) partial property per mole,
(d) ideal property if pure, (el ideal property
at infinite dilution, and the ubiquitous (0
standard state property. In a nutshell, all
these special designations get confusing.
The book also comes with a 5%-in. floppy
disk with several DrOZIams intended to do
some heavy numbkr hunching far same of
the problems. Included are programs to eal-
culate thermodynamic properties of a gas
using a cubic equation of state, determine
multicomponent equilibria and free energy,
and estimate equilibrium constants of
chemical reactions at different tempera-
tures.
David W. Ball
Lawrence Berkeley Lamatory
Mail S t w 70A-1115
1 cydlmron Road
Berkeley. CA 94720

Principles of Hazardous Materials

Management
Roger D. Griffin. Lewis Publishers: Chel-
sea. MI, 1988. 212 pp. Figs. and tables.
15.8 X 23.5 cm. $45.00.

T h e rising tide of interdisciplinary

courses, especially along the shores of envi-
ronmental concern, sometimes brings chem-
istry instructors into unfamiliar waters.
Faculty members drafted to teach a course
preparing students for jobs in the handling
of hazardous materials will find this book a
useful text. I t offerscarefully outlined chap-
ters on elementary toxicology, risk assess-
ment, air pouution, ground water protec-
tion, the transport of hazardous materials,
analytical methods, waste treatment and
disposal, and good management practices.
There are weU-selected references for add-
ing to the education of the instructor. One
appendix covers Federal Regulations and
another the approaches taken by California,
a trend-setting state.
The author, a chemical engineer with
training in industrial hygiene and field ex-
perience in government agencies, has used
the collected information when teaching the
core course in UCLA's certificate program
in Hazardous Materials Management. The
hook will have broader application, say, in
courses in industrial chemistry and as an
authority in the evaluation of l d campus
practices.
Malcolm M. Renfrew
Universily of Idaho
MOSCOW. ID 83843

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