Week 5 Phase Transitions Flashcards
1
Q
what is a state
A
distinctive forms in which matter may exist
2
Q
what is a phase
A
region of uniform chemical composition and physical state
3
Q
what is the condition for 2 or more phases to exist simultaneously
A
be at the boundary lines
4
Q
what is the chemical potential eqn
A
μ = (dE/dV)s,
5
Q
what 3 things must be true of chemical potential potentials in order for eqm
A
μ1 = μ2 T1 = T2 thermo eqm P1 = P2 mechanical eqm
6
Q
what is chemical potential essentially
A
gibbs free energy per particle
