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What is thermodynamics?
What is thermodynamics?
The branch of physics/physical chemistry dealing with heat, work, and temperature, along with their relation to energy, radiation, and physical properties of matter.
Which of the following is NOT a branch of thermodynamics?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of thermodynamics?
- Classical Thermodynamics
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics (correct)
Thermodynamics can be applied to microscopic systems of individual atoms or molecules.
Thermodynamics can be applied to microscopic systems of individual atoms or molecules.
False (B)
What is the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics?
What is the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics?
A _____ system can transfer both energy and matter to and from its surroundings.
A _____ system can transfer both energy and matter to and from its surroundings.
Which of the following defines an intensive property?
Which of the following defines an intensive property?
What is a closed system in thermodynamics?
What is a closed system in thermodynamics?
What can thermodynamics help predict?
What can thermodynamics help predict?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamics studies heat, work, temperature, energy, radiation, and physical properties of matter.
- Key branches include classical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, chemical thermodynamics, and equilibrium thermodynamics.
Scope of Thermodynamics
- Fundamental laws derived from thermodynamics include the van’t Hoff law, Phase Rule, and Distribution Law.
- Determines whether physical or chemical changes can occur under specific conditions (temperature, pressure, concentration).
- Predicts the extent of changes before equilibrium is established.
Limitations of Thermodynamics
- Applicable only to macroscopic systems (bulk matter), not microscopic systems (individual atoms/molecules).
- Ignores the internal structures of atoms and molecules.
- Does not account for the time factor; focuses solely on initial and final states, not reaction rates.
Laws of Thermodynamics
- Four primary laws guide thermodynamic principles:
- Zeroth Law
- First Law
- Second Law
- Third Law
Basic Thermodynamic Terms
- System & Surroundings: The system is under study; surroundings encompass everything else.
- Boundary: The separating surface (real or imaginary) between a system and its surroundings.
Types of Systems
- Homogeneous System: Uniform composition throughout.
- Heterogeneous System: Composed of two or more distinct phases.
- Open System: Exchanges both energy and matter with surroundings.
- Closed System: Transfers energy (heat, work, radiation) but not matter.
- Isolated System: No exchange of matter or energy with surroundings.
Properties of Systems
- Intensive Property: Independent of the amount of matter (e.g., temperature, pressure, density).
- Extensive Property: Depends on the quantity of matter present.
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