Unit V: Principles of Thermodynamics — Read

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UC Davis CHE 2B: General Chemistry II

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The name "thermodynamics" is really a silly name. Think about it; the field deals primarily with the condition of equilibrium, that is, no change or a "static" situation. The actual field that describes non-equilibration properties is "kinetics" or "dynamics," hence the more apt term for this field is really "thermostatics." However, since we cannot change a name that has been in use for 150 years, we will stick with it and pretend otherwise.

18.1: Spontaneity: The Meaning of Spontaneous Change
18.2: The Concept of Entropy
18.3: Evaluating Entropy and Entropy Changes
18.4: Criteria for Spontaneous Change: The Second Law of Thermodynamics
18.5: Standard Gibbs Energy Change, ΔG°
18.6: Gibbs Energy Change and Equilibrium
18.7: ΔG° and K as Functions of Temperature
18.8: Coupled Reactions

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