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z = e - . Chemistry 163C Kinetics and Statistical Mechanics. Chemistry 163C Kinetics and Statistical Mechanics. S = k ln W. “statistical mechanics That branch of physics and chemistry which endeavors to explain and predict the macroscopic properties
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z = e- Chemistry 163C Kinetics and Statistical Mechanics Chemistry 163C Kinetics and Statistical Mechanics S = k ln W “statistical mechanics That branch of physics and chemistry which endeavors to explain and predict the macroscopic properties and behavior of a system on the basis of the known characteristics and interactions of the microscopic constituents of the system, usually when the number of such constituents is very large. Also known as statistical thermodynamics.”