Thermodynamics Quiz

The equation for entropy in thermodynamics is $S = k_{B} \ln \Omega$, where $k_{B}$ is the Boltzmann constant, and $\Omega$ denotes the volume of macrostate in the phase space or otherwise called thermodynamic probability.

The first law of thermodynamics for quasi-static and reversible processes is $dU = \delta Q - \delta W$, where $\delta Q$ is the heat supplied to the system and $\delta W$ is the work done by the system.

The equation for entropy change in reversible processes is $dS = \frac{\delta Q}{T}$.

<p>Useful results from the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution for an ideal gas include the implications of the Entropy quantity and are valid for atoms or molecules constituting ideal gases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common thermodynamic equations and quantities used in thermodynamics include the equations for entropy, the first law of thermodynamics for quasi-static and reversible processes, and the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution for an ideal gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>solid, liquid, gas, and plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Matter in the solid state maintains a fixed volume and shape, with component particles close together and fixed into place, while matter in the liquid state maintains a fixed volume but has a variable shape that adapts to fit its container, with particles still close together but able to move freely</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Matter in the gaseous state has both variable volume and shape, adapting to fit its container, with particles neither close together nor fixed in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Matter in the plasma state has variable volume and shape, and contains neutral atoms as well as a significant number of ions and electrons, both of which can move around freely</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bose–Einstein condensates, Fermionic condensates (in extreme cold), neutron-degenerate matter (in extreme density), and quark–gluon plasma (at extremely high energy)</p> Signup and view all the answers