THERMODYNAMICS Flashcards
A porton of the universe which can be isolated physically or mentally in order to be studied
System
The adjacent portions of the universe outside such isolate entity being studied
Surroundings
Energy in Motion
Kinetic
Energy at Rest
Potential
Describes a configuration of minimum energy
Stable
Describes a configuration of maximum energy capable of spontaenous cange
unstable
Systems naturally (avoid, tend) configurations of min. energy
Tend to
State that is neither stable nor unstable
Metastable
the study of motion such as projectiles or falling rock
Mechanics
deals with the energy of heat and work
Thermodynamics
Measure of Energy transfer that occur when an object is moved over at as distance by external force
Work
Measure of Energy content/Driving force of chemical systems or Spontaneity of Reaction
Gibbs Free Energy
Mathematical Expression of Gibbs Free Energy
G = H - TS
(H-Enthalphy
T- emp in K
S - Entropy)
The measure of Heat Content of a system per unit mass volume
Internal Energy + (Volume*Pressure)
Enthalpy
The measure of thermal energy per unit temp unavailable for work or
measure of the molecular randomness of a system
Entropy
Between solid, Liquid and Gas, which has the greatest entropy?
Gas
Stable Systems have (Min, Max) Gibbs Free Enery
Minimum
If ?G > 0 (Positive)
Backward Reaction (Endergonic)
Reactant have lower total free energy than products
If ?G < 0 (Negative)
Forward Reaction (Exergonic)
Products have lower totral free energy than reacttans
Gibbs free energy of a mineral in reference state
0
A property that is dependent upon the QUANTITY of te material in the system
Extensive Variable
Independent upon the quantity
Intensive Variable
The amount of heat required to raise 1 mole of a the substance 1deg cel
Heat Capacity
Constant Temperatures
Isothermal
Constant Pressure
Isobaric