The branch of chemistry concerned with the application of the techniques and theories of physics to the study of chemical systems.
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- This branch of physical chemistry determines the equilibria of ionic reactions and their response to changes in external variables.
- She earned degrees in physical chemistry and chemical engineering from the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
- Much of physical chemistry is based on theories and math.
- He now worked on thermodynamics, publishing three papers on applications to physical chemistry and thermoelectricity.
- But then unlike most of his physical chemistry colleagues Zare is equally fascinated by analytical chemistry.