Chemical Thermodynamics: Basic Concepts and Methods

Introduction Mathematical Preparation for Thermodynamics The First Law of Thermodynamics Enthalpy, Enthalpy of Reaction, and Heat Capacity Applications of the First Law to Gases The Second Law of Thermodynamics Equilibrium and Spontaneity for Systems at Constant Temperature Application of the Gibbs Function and the Planck Function to Some Phase changes Thermodynamics of Systems of Variable Composition Mixtures of Gases and Equilibrium in Gaseous Mixtures The Third Law of Thermodynamics Application of the Gibbs Function to Chemical Changes The Phase Rule The Ideal Solution Dilute Solutions of Nonelectrolytes Activities, Excess Gibbs Functions, and Standard States for Nonelectrolytes Determination of Nonelectrolyte Activities and Excess Gibbs Functions from Experimental Data Calculation of Partial Molar Quantities and Excess Molar Quantities from Experimental Data: Volume and Enthalpy Activity, Activity Coefficients, and Osmotic Coefficients of Strong Electrolytes Changes in Gibbs Function for Processes in Solutions Systems Subject to a Gravitational or a Centrifugal Field Estimation of Thermodynamic Quantities Concluding Remarks Appendix - A: Practical Mathematical Techniques