The Structure of Matter by Francis Owen Rice is a comprehensive book that explores the fundamental principles of matter and its structure. The book covers a wide range of topics, including atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. It also delves into the principles of thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics.The author begins by introducing the basic concepts of matter and its properties, including mass, volume, and density. He then goes on to explain the atomic structure and the periodic table of elements. The book also discusses the chemical bonding between atoms, including covalent, ionic, and metallic bonds, and the properties of molecules.The Structure of Matter also covers the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, including their physical and chemical properties, phase transitions, and intermolecular forces. The author also discusses the principles of thermodynamics, including the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, and free energy.The book also explores the principles of quantum mechanics, including wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, and the Schr??????dinger equation. The author also explains the principles of statistical mechanics, including the Boltzmann distribution and the partition function.Overall, The Structure of Matter is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the fundamental principles of matter and its structure. It is an ideal resource for students and professionals in the fields of physics, chemistry, and materials science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.