@article{758461,
      author = {Mortimer, Robert G.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/758461},
      title = {Mathematics for physical chemistry [electronic resource]  /},
      publisher = {Amsterdam Press,},
      abstract = {"Principal Facts and Ideas. Problem solving is the  principal tool for learning physical chemistry. Problem  solving can be approached in a systematic way. Many  problems involve numerical calculations involving  measurable quantities. A measured quantity consists of a  number and a unit of measurement. The SI units have been  officially adopted by international organizations of  physicists and chemists. Consistent units must be used in  any calculation. The factor-label method can be used to  convert from one unit of measurement to another. Reported  values of all quantities should be rounded so that  insignifi- cant digits are not reported. Objectives After  you have studied the chapter, you should be able to:  analyze a problem and design a procedure for solving the  problem; 4 1. Problem Solving and Numerical Mathematics  carry out the numerical procedures use in solving a simple  problem; use numbers and units correctly to express  measured quantities; understand the relationship of  uncertainties in measurements to the use of significant  digits; use consistent units, especially the SI units, in  equations and formulas; use the factor-label method to  convert from one unit of measurement to another. 1.1  Problem Solving Techniques of problem solving are  applicable to many intellectual areas. There is a useful  little book on problem solving by G. Polya, 1 and much of  our discussion of problem solving is based on this book.  Most physical chemistry problems are stated verbally, like  the so-called 'word problems' of elementary school. The  information contained in the statement of the problem  generally includes a statement of the physical system  involved, some information about the state of the system,  and a statement of the desired outcome"--},
      recid = {758461},
      pages = {xi, 247 p. :},
      address = {Amsterdam :},
      year = {2013},
}