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What is meant by thermodynamic equilibrium?
A system is in thermodynamic equilibrium if the temperature and pressure at all points are the same.
Why is a constant volume thermometer preferred over a constant pressure gas thermometer?
The constant volume gas thermometer is considered more accurate due to constant gas volume which eliminates effects of external pressure variations.
Macroscopic thermodynamics is concerned with ________ behavior while microscopic thermodynamics deals with the ________ structures.
gross, molecular
What is a quasi-static process?
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What do you mean by a system in thermodynamics?
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What are the properties of a control volume?
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Extensive properties are those that depend on what aspect of the system?
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Study Notes
Thermodynamic Equilibrium
- A system is in thermodynamic equilibrium if the temperature and pressure at all points are the same.
- Thermodynamic equilibrium is achieved through three types of equilibrium: thermal, mechanical, and chemical.
- Thermal Equilibrium: The temperature of the system is constant and the same at all points.
- Mechanical Equilibrium: There are no unbalanced forces within the system or between the system and its surroundings. The pressure is constant and the same at all points.
- Chemical Equilibrium: No chemical reactions occur and the chemical composition is constant and the same throughout the system.
Constant Volume Gas Thermometers
- Constant volume gas thermometers are preferred over constant pressure thermometers due to their accuracy.
- Constant volume gas thermometers maintain a constant volume, eliminating potential pressure fluctuations due to external factors.
- This allows for more precise temperature measurements as pressure changes directly indicate temperature changes.
Macroscopic vs. Microscopic View
- Macroscopic View: Focuses on large-scale properties of matter and does not consider molecular interactions.
- Microscopic View: Considers the system's structure on a molecular level, accounting for individual molecules and their movements.
Quasi-Static Process
- Quasi-static processes occur at an infinitesimally slow rate, ensuring the system remains in thermodynamic equilibrium throughout the process.
- In a quasi-static process, the system is in equilibrium with its surroundings at all times.
System Definition
- A system is a finite quantity of matter or a prescribed region of space.
- It is defined by its boundaries, structure, and purpose, and influences are determined by its surroundings.
Control Volume Properties
- The surface of a control volume is called a control surface and is a closed surface.
- The control surface can be fixed, moving, or rotating.
- Mass, heat, and work can cross the control surface, and mass and properties can change within the control volume over time.
Extensive vs. Intensive Properties
- Intensive Properties: Independent of the system's mass; examples include temperature and pressure.
- Extensive Properties: Dependent on the system's mass; examples include volume.
- Extensive properties can be converted to intensive properties by dividing by mass.
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Explore the concepts of thermodynamic equilibrium, including thermal, mechanical, and chemical types. This quiz also covers the advantages of constant volume gas thermometers over constant pressure alternatives for accurate temperature measurement.
