Ch 2: The Laws of Thermodynamics in Physical Chemistry
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Students Will Review:
This chapter helps students review the concepts in a thermodynamics unit of a standard physical chemistry course. Topics covered include:
- An introduction to the laws of thermodynamics
- Law of Conservation of Energy
- Entropy and systems
- Third law and absolute entropy
- The Zeroth Law
1. The Laws of Thermodynamics
Learn about the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Find out how energy is generated, how it converts from one form to another, and what happens to energy in a closed system.
2. First Law of Thermodynamics: Law of Conservation of Energy
This video describes the first law of thermodynamics. Several examples of the application of this law are discussed. The significance of the law and its practical application are discussed as well.
3. Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy and Systems
In this lesson, we'll learn about the second law of thermodynamics. By studying this law, you'll understand how energy works and why we're all moving towards eventual chaos and disorder.
4. The Third Law of Thermodynamics & Its Application to Absolute Entropy
After completing this lesson, you will be able to explain what the third law of thermodynamics is, and how that relates to the concept of absolute entropy. A short quiz will follow.
5. The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
After watching this video, you will be able to state the zeroth law of thermodynamics, what it means, and why it is important. A short quiz will follow.
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