Chemical Thermodynamics

This topic discusses the basic concepts of thermodynamics. It explains the meaning of the terms work, heat and types of system. It also describes thermodynamic properties, equilibrium, kinds of processes and state of the system.

This topic discusses internal energy and the factors on which it depends. It explains the role of kinetic energy and potential energy as internal energy. It also describes the change in energy, its representation and calculation.

In this topic, we will learn the zeroth law of thermodynamics. It also gives us an introduction to the scientist who formulated this law. The concept of temperature from zeroth law is also explained here with the help of diagrams.

In this topic, we will learn the first law of thermodynamics. It also gives us an introduction and properties of this law. The concept of initial to final states is also explained here with the help of equations.

This topic sheds light on the concept of heat, heat capacity and its types based on the quantities and conditions. It explains specific and molar heat capacities along with formulas. It also highlights the heat capacity at constant volume and pressure.

In this topic, we will learn the second law of thermodynamics. The concept of Kelvin-Planck and Clausius’s statement is also explained here with the help of diagrams.

In this topic, we will learn to predict the spontaneity of the chemical reaction through Gibbs’ energy. We will also understand to predict the amount of work that could be extracted from it.

This topic teaches the third law of thermodynamics. It explains how this law helps in measuring the entropies at different temperatures. It also discusses the conditions of the molecules in the solid state.

This topic sheds light on the concept of change in the enthalpy of a reaction. It discusses the factors that affect the enthalpy of a reaction. We will also learn about the enthalpies of different types of reactions.