Chapter 3
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Using multimedia to illustrate Entropy and Avogadro’s constant
Here are a couple of clips where I use multimedia from the physical chemistry book, in the classroom, to explain concepts Continue reading
The two ultimate questions of Thermodynamics
Understanding the laws of thermodynamics is paramount to understanding why chemical reactions proceed or not. Unfortunately, many times they seem detached or irrelevant when learning to predict reactions, but they are always there in the background. In a chemists view, thermodynamics is what makes the world go round! Continue reading
A look into Gibbs Energy
The Gibbs Energy, G is a function of state that provides useful information for deciding whether or not a change of any kind will tend to occur. It is defined as G = H – TS where H, T and S are the enthalpy, temperature and entropy. This ubiquitous subject is reviewed in Chapters 3.6 and 3.7 of the Physical Chemistry book. Continue reading
Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
So far we have learnt from Chapter 2 of the Physical Chemistry book that the First Law of Thermodynamics is essentially the law of conservation of energy, i.e. energy can neither be created nor destroyed but it may change from one form to another. Continue reading
Thermodynamics and pathological science.
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Chemistry and Physics offer more than mere equations to the serious student. Even philosophical concepts can be derived from the thermodynamic laws. Can you believe it?
Let’s read, for example, a Statement of the Second Law of Thermodynamics;
It is impossible for an engine to perform work by cooling a portion of matter to a temperature below that of the coldest part of the surroundings.
OK, maybe this is not exactly what you and I had in mind when speaking of philosophy, but this law is powerful indeed, and has an incredible predictive potential! Continue reading
Thermodynamics module
Chapters 1 to 6 of Physical Chemistry - Laidler, Meiser, Sanctuary
Includes multimedia that opens on relevant pages and allows the student to visualize many of the concepts by varying parameters and plotting different graphs. Things students often have difficulty with, such as isothermal, isobaric, isochoric and adiabatic process, are clearly visualized.
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