In Physical chemistry one generally combines the principles of physics and chemistry to study the physical characteristics of molecules. By understanding these properties, we can investigate how molecules or atoms combine to form particular molecules. The study of physical chemistry also provides the knowledge of different properties of matter, this field is very important in the world of science, especially as it paves the way for the discovery of new theories. That are generally proposed explanations of what may be occurring in our world using scientific methods. For example, a theory may attempt to explain why certain atoms in a molecule behave a certain way. In addition to this the physical chemistry offers many branches within the field that have their own importance. So here in this course (Physical chemistry-II) we will study following branches of physical chemistry:

• Electrochemistry:  It is a branch of physical chemistry that explains the behaviour of atoms, electrons, and ions under the influence of an electrical current.
• Quantum Mechanics (Atomic and molecular structure): It is the branch of physical chemistry that deals with the study of various theoretical and mathematical relationships between energy and matter.
• Statistical thermodynamics: This branch of physical chemistry provides the link between classical thermodynamic and quantum mechanics.

Recommended Books.

1. Atkins P.W. “Physical Chemistry” 6​th​ Ed. ELBS Oxford University Press, UK (1997).
2. Alberty R. and Silvey, A. “Physical Chemistry” 7​th​ Ed. John Wiley & Sons, NY (1992).
3. Barrow G. M. “Physical Chemistry” 5​th​ Ed. McGraw Hill, Inc. CA (1998).
4. Castellan G. W. “Physical Chemistry” 3​rd​ Ed. Norasa Publishing House, Delhi (2004).
5. Gurdeep R. “Advanced Physical Chemistry” 3​rd Ed. Krishna Prakashan Media (P) Ltd.
Delhi (2008).