CHEM1612 - Resources for Week 2
Topics and Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Chemical Energetics
identify the system and the surroundings in a chemical process
identify the ways in which energy is transferred in a chemical process
identify the sign of heat and work in chemical processes
give examples of chemical reactions that do work
calculate energies in Joules or Calories
calculate the energy required to change the temperature of a substance using its heat capacity
calculate the energy released or absorbed by a reaction from data obtained using a bomb calorimeter
explain the origin of the heat of reaction
understand the relationship between internal energy and enthalpy
calculate ΔH of a reaction using Hess's Law of heat summation
calculate ΔH0 of a reaction using tables of Δf H
appreciate the origin of heat release in net bond breakage
explain the origin of gas expansion and heat transfer in terms of probability
understand the microscopic definition of entropy in terms of the number of ways of arranging a system
define both the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics
predict the entropy changes between some simple chemical systems
calculate ΔS of a reaction using tables of standard entropies
calculate Δuniv S or ΔG of a reaction and predict spontaneity
understand the relationship between Δuniv S and ΔG
calculate ΔG0 based on values of ΔH0 and ΔS0 or from values of Δf G0
explain the effects of temperature and pressure on ΔG0
explain in principle how one maximizes the useful work obtainable from a chemical reaction
Textbook and eBook References
Introduction to Chemical Energetics -
Chapter 4
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Lecture Notes, Tutorial Worksheets & Answers and Suggested Exam Questions
ChemCAL and iChem Resources
Introduction to Chemical Energetics
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Introduction to Chemical Energetics -
Hunt for absolute zero
Description: Nobel prize winning scientists discuss the quest for absolute zero
Tags: 3rd Law |
Contributed by Adam Bridgeman
Marbles defy marbles
Description: Clip from You Tube showing marbles breaking the 2nd Law
Tags: Entropy | 2nd Law |
Contributed by Adam Bridgeman
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