Boltzmann-First PChem

[@triple_gem_shining]

Ill definitely be referring to this channel when i take p chem in a couple semesters. Thank you

[@williampommeranz6821]

I think your arrangement is brilliant. I have always taken pride in relating math to physical/observable/repeatable phenomens. Primarily "classical" calculas. (Im 58 yrs old). You have opened another chapter with QM physics for me. Though still silently hoping the dice game (statistics) gets further/better abstracted. Thanks for all your work. You are a gifted teacher.

[@PhysicalChemistry]

Thanks for your comments. Math is definitely a wonderful lens through which to view physical phenomena. Almost like a superpower.

[@nelmavaz5454]

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[@PhysicalChemistry]

Thanks for the nice comments, you've made my day!

[@markhonea2461]

I can appreciate the application blended with the theory. For myself, it's a very effective method of advancing what I understand. It's similar to learning a different language. If you never visit the area and actually put it into practice, it has far less meaning, but going there takes the abstract out of it . These equations are certainly a language.

[@devendratiwari7565]

This is very helpful! The other problem with QM first thermodynamics later is that the latter came first and makes no assumption as in QM. Thermodynamics uses fundamental variables/parameters which have no EXPLICIT dependence/bearing on QM or at least this gap of explaining the emergence of macroscopic variables from QM which requires stat. Mech. is covered, as you mentioned as well, in a rush or wishy-washy without showing how it helps connecting the two different ends emphasising enough the importance of. This is really practical approach. Thanks a lot!

[@joenagy9706]

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[@orgasmoscumming31]

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[@PhysicalChemistry]

I agree 100%. Stat mech is the crucial "glue" between QM and thermo. It's a shame that it doesn't feature more prominently in the way PChem is usually taught

[@beta3physiaacademy-925]

thank you very much for your appreciated efforts, your course is very useful, attractive and elegant. I just have a problem with arranging the course, I need to start from zero up to the last video as I do not need to get back during any video to another to recall something. could you please tell from where, to begin with basic up to the end

[@PhysicalChemistry]

You're in the right place! Just click on the "Mutually Exclusive Events" preview box that shows up at the end of this intro video. Then, for every video, click on the preview box that shows up at the end. That will walk you through the whole course, in order.

[@Crayonch1n]

so from which playlist do we start?

[@PhysicalChemistry]

The best playlist to start with is the one titled "Introduction": kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYe5lJiGntSoaKs The list of all of the playlists in order can be found on the "About" page for the channel. Or just start on this video, click on the preview that pops up at the end, and that will walk you through the whole course.

[@imammuldok7557]

Would you like to recommend a textbook for studying physical chemistry that you think is the best in terms of concepts?

[@PhysicalChemistry]

I would love to recommend a good textbook that follows this Boltzmann-first order. Unfortunately, I don't know of one. The book by Dill & Bromberg ("Molecular Driving Forces") is definitely Boltzmann-first, but it doesn't cover most of quantum mechanics. I am working on a textbook of my own, but it's only about half finished. For individual topics, any physical chemistry textbooks is fine. I particularly like the one by McQuarrie and Simon ("Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach"). It is quantum-first, rather than Boltzmann-first, but explains most topics very well. That's the book I have my students read, for sections where my textbook is not complete.

[@imammuldok7557]

@@PhysicalChemistry Thank you for replying. Hopefully your textbook can be finished soon.

[@curtpiazza1688]

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