Thermodynamics Flashcards
State the Second Law of Thermodynamics
In a spontaneous process, the entropy of the Universe always increases
What is the Boltzmann distribution?
Most probable distribution for a given energy/temperature for particles in different energy levels
n=n0*exp(-Ei/kT)
Equation relating entropy and heat
Equation relating Qsurr and Qsys
First Law of Thermodynamics
Equation relating work and pV
Conditions for maximum work/heat in a gas expansion
dU in an isothermal process
Derive molar heat capacity at constant volume
Derive molar heat capacity at constant pressure
Entropy change at constant pressure
Gibbs energy
Gibbs-Helmholtz equation
Total Gibbs of a mixture of gases
Chemical potential
Change in Gibbs in terms of equilibrium constant