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What is the primary purpose of the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics?
What is the primary purpose of the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics?
What is the mathematical expression for the First Law of Thermodynamics?
What is the mathematical expression for the First Law of Thermodynamics?
What is the primary characteristic of an isolated system?
What is the primary characteristic of an isolated system?
What is the mathematical expression for the change in entropy in the Second Law of Thermodynamics?
What is the mathematical expression for the change in entropy in the Second Law of Thermodynamics?
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What is the primary characteristic of an isothermal process?
What is the primary characteristic of an isothermal process?
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What is the primary difference between internal energy and enthalpy?
What is the primary difference between internal energy and enthalpy?
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What is the primary purpose of the Third Law of Thermodynamics?
What is the primary purpose of the Third Law of Thermodynamics?
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What is the primary characteristic of an adiabatic process?
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Laws of Thermodynamics
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
- If two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they are also in thermal equilibrium with each other.
- Allows the definition of a temperature scale, such as Celsius or Kelvin.
First Law of Thermodynamics
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.
- The total energy of an isolated system remains constant.
- Mathematically expressed as: ΔE = Q - W, where ΔE is the change in energy, Q is the heat added, and W is the work done.
Second Law of Thermodynamics
- The total entropy of an isolated system always increases over time.
- Entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness.
- Mathematically expressed as: ΔS = ΔQ / T, where ΔS is the change in entropy, ΔQ is the heat added, and T is the temperature.
Third Law of Thermodynamics
- As the temperature of a system approaches absolute zero, the entropy of the system approaches a minimum value.
- Provides a fundamental limit on the efficiency of any heat engine.
Thermodynamic Systems
- Isolated System: No energy or matter can be exchanged with the surroundings.
- Closed System: Energy can be exchanged with the surroundings, but no matter can be exchanged.
- Open System: Both energy and matter can be exchanged with the surroundings.
Thermodynamic Processes
- Isothermal Process: Temperature remains constant.
- Adiabatic Process: No heat is transferred between the system and surroundings.
- Isobaric Process: Pressure remains constant.
- Isochoric Process: Volume remains constant.
Thermodynamic Properties
- Internal Energy (U): The total energy of a system.
- Enthalpy (H): A measure of the total energy of a system, including the energy associated with the pressure and volume of a system.
- Entropy (S): A measure of the disorder or randomness of a system.
- Free Energy (G): A measure of the energy available to do work in a system.
Thermodynamic Applications
- Heat Engines: Convert thermal energy into mechanical energy.
- Refrigeration: Transfer heat from a cold body to a hot body.
- Thermodynamic Cycles: A series of processes that allow for the continuous conversion of energy.
Laws of Thermodynamics
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
- Establishes a temperature scale, such as Celsius or Kelvin, by defining thermal equilibrium.
- States that if two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they are also in thermal equilibrium with each other.
First Law of Thermodynamics
- Energy is conserved, meaning it cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.
- The total energy of an isolated system remains constant.
- Mathematically expressed as ΔE = Q - W, where ΔE is the change in energy, Q is the heat added, and W is the work done.
Second Law of Thermodynamics
- The total entropy of an isolated system always increases over time.
- Entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness.
- Mathematically expressed as ΔS = ΔQ / T, where ΔS is the change in entropy, ΔQ is the heat added, and T is the temperature.
Third Law of Thermodynamics
- The entropy of a system approaches a minimum value as the temperature approaches absolute zero.
- Provides a fundamental limit on the efficiency of any heat engine.
Thermodynamic Systems
Types of Systems
- Isolated System: No energy or matter can be exchanged with the surroundings.
- Closed System: Energy can be exchanged with the surroundings, but no matter can be exchanged.
- Open System: Both energy and matter can be exchanged with the surroundings.
Thermodynamic Processes
- Isothermal Process: Temperature remains constant.
- Adiabatic Process: No heat is transferred between the system and surroundings.
- Isobaric Process: Pressure remains constant.
- Isochoric Process: Volume remains constant.
Thermodynamic Properties
- Internal Energy (U): The total energy of a system.
- Enthalpy (H): A measure of the total energy of a system, including the energy associated with the pressure and volume of a system.
- Entropy (S): A measure of the disorder or randomness of a system.
- Free Energy (G): A measure of the energy available to do work in a system.
Thermodynamic Applications
- Heat Engines: Convert thermal energy into mechanical energy.
- Refrigeration: Transfer heat from a cold body to a hot body.
- Thermodynamic Cycles: A series of processes that allow for the continuous conversion of energy.
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Learn about the zeroth, first, and other laws of thermodynamics, including energy conversion, thermal equilibrium, and temperature scales.
