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Chemical thermodynamics
First and second laws, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, thermodynamic equilibria.
- 01
First law — enthalpy
Energy conservation, state functions, ΔU, ΔH. Quantitative calorimetry, thermodynamic cycles.
14 min - 02
Second law — entropy
Statistical definition (Boltzmann), thermodynamic definition (Clausius), third law.
15 min - 03
Gibbs free energy
ΔG = ΔH − TΔS, spontaneity criterion, link to equilibrium constant, reaction coupling.
16 min - 04
Thermodynamic equilibria
Constant K, quotient Q, K-T relation (van't Hoff), gas-phase and solution equilibria.
14 min