THERMODYNAMICS Flashcards
1
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What is the First Law of Thermodynamics?
A
Energy of the universe is constant : it can be transferred and transformed but cannot be created nor destroyed.
2
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What is the definition of entropy?
A
A thermodynamic quantity representing the unavailability of a system’s thermal energy for conversion into mechanical work, often interpreted as the degree of DISORDER or randomness in the system.
3
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Definition of Enthalpy?
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A thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the total HEAT content of a system. It is equal to the internal energy of the system plus the product of pressure and volume.
