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What is the main concept established by the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics?
What is the main concept established by the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics?
Which quantity is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system?
Which quantity is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system?
In a closed system, the total change in internal energy is calculated as the sum of which two quantities?
In a closed system, the total change in internal energy is calculated as the sum of which two quantities?
Which law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system always increases or remains constant?
Which law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system always increases or remains constant?
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Entropy increases for which type of processes?
Entropy increases for which type of processes?
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What happens to the entropy of a perfect crystal as the temperature approaches absolute zero?
What happens to the entropy of a perfect crystal as the temperature approaches absolute zero?
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What is the formula for entropy in terms of microscopic configurations?
What is the formula for entropy in terms of microscopic configurations?
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In thermodynamic equilibrium, what remains constant?
In thermodynamic equilibrium, what remains constant?
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What does a positive Gibbs free energy (ΔG) indicate about a reaction?
What does a positive Gibbs free energy (ΔG) indicate about a reaction?
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Which of the following is part of the Gibbs free energy formula?
Which of the following is part of the Gibbs free energy formula?
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Enthalpy is a measure of the total internal energy of a system, including:
Enthalpy is a measure of the total internal energy of a system, including:
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What parameter affects the spontaneity of a reaction according to Gibbs free energy?
What parameter affects the spontaneity of a reaction according to Gibbs free energy?
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Study Notes
Chemical Thermodynamics: Essential Concepts and Subtopics
Chemical thermodynamics is a field that explores how energy and matter interact in chemical systems. By understanding the principles of thermodynamics, scientists can predict and control the behavior of chemical reactions, as well as develop more efficient technologies.
Laws of Thermodynamics
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Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: If two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other. This law establishes the concept of temperature.
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First Law of Thermodynamics: Energy is conserved in any closed system. The total change in internal energy (ΔE) is the sum of heat (Q) consumed and work (W) done on the system: ΔE = Q + W.
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Second Law of Thermodynamics: The total entropy (S) of an isolated system always increases or remains constant. Entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system.
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Third Law of Thermodynamics: As the temperature approaches absolute zero (0 K or -273.15°C), the entropy of a perfect crystal or pure substance approaches a minimum value.
Entropy
Entropy (S) is a measure of the randomness or disorder of a system. Entropy increases for spontaneous processes and always increases or remains constant for isolated systems. Entropy can be defined in terms of the statistical likelihood of microscopic configurations:
[ S = k \cdot \log_{b} W ]
where k is the Boltzmann constant, b is the base of the logarithm, and W is the number of possible microscopic configurations of the system.
Thermodynamic Equilibrium
When a system is in a state of thermodynamic equilibrium, it is not undergoing any spontaneous change. In this state, the system's properties remain constant, and its temperature, pressure, and chemical composition remain uniform throughout.
Gibbs Free Energy
Gibbs free energy (G) is a thermodynamic potential that measures the maximum reversible work a system can perform at constant temperature and pressure:
[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \cdot \Delta S ]
where ΔH is the change in enthalpy and T is the temperature in Kelvin. If ΔG is positive, the reaction is not spontaneous, and if it is negative, the reaction is spontaneous.
Enthalpy
Enthalpy (H) is a measure of the total internal energy of a system, including the energy stored in chemical bonds. It is the sum of potential and kinetic energies in a system. Enthalpy changes can be directly measured using calorimetry.
As we delve deeper into chemical thermodynamics, we uncover the fundamental laws and principles that govern the behavior of matter and energy, enabling us to explain and predict events in a wide array of chemical systems.
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Test your knowledge on essential concepts of chemical thermodynamics including the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic equilibrium, Gibbs free energy, and enthalpy. Explore how energy and matter interact in chemical systems and how scientists predict and control chemical reactions.
