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The Use of Limits in an Advanced Placement Chemistry Course Paul S. Matsumoto, Jonathan Ring, and Jia Li (Lily) Zhu This article describes the use of limits in topics usually covered in advanced placement or first-year college chemistry. This approach supplements the interpretation of the graph of an equation since it is usually easier to evaluate the limit of a function than to generate its graph. Matsumoto, Paul S.; Ring, Jonathan; Zhu, Jia Li (Lily). J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, 1655.
Acids / Bases |
Equilibrium |
Gases |
Mathematics / Symbolic Mathematics |
Thermodynamics
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Achieving Chemical Equilibrium: The Role of Imposed Conditions in the Ammonia Formation Reaction Joel Tellinghuisen The conditions under which chemical reactions occur determine which thermodynamic functions are minimized or maximized. This point is illustrated for the formation of ammonia in the ideal gas approximation using a numerical exercise. Tellinghuisen, Joel. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 1090.
Gases |
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
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Give Them Money: The Boltzmann Game, a Classroom or Laboratory Activity Modeling Entropy Changes and the Distribution of Energy in Chemical Systems Robert M. Hanson and Bridget Michalek Described here is a short, simple activity that can be used in any high school or college chemistry classroom or lab to explore the way energy is distributed in real chemical systems and as an entry into discussions of the probabilistic nature of entropy. Hanson, Robert M.; Michalek, Bridget. J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 581.
Equilibrium |
Statistical Mechanics |
Thermodynamics
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Microscopic Description of Le Châtelier's Principle Igor Novak The analysis based on microscopic descriptors (energy levels and their populations) is given that provides visualization of free energies and conceptual rationalization of Le Châtelier's principle. The misconception "nature favors equilibrium" is highlighted. Novak, Igor. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1190.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
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The Reaction Quotient Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems: The Reaction Quotient (Q) IS Useful After All Todd P. Silverstein Paul Matsumoto was absolutely correct in writing The Reaction Quotient Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. Silverstein, Todd P. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1149.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
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The Reaction Quotient Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems: The Reaction Quotient (Q) IS Useful After All Todd P. Silverstein Paul Matsumoto was absolutely correct in writing The Reaction Quotient Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. Silverstein, Todd P. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 1149.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
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Let's Drive "Driving Force" Out of Chemistry Norman C. Craig "Driving force" is identified as a misleading concept in analyzing spontaneous change. Driving force wrongly suggests that Newtonian mechanics and determinism control and explain spontaneous processes. The usefulness of the competition of ?H versus ?S in discussing chemical change is also questioned. Entropy analyseswhich consider the contributions to the total change in entropyare advocated. Craig, Norman C. J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, 827.
Natural Products |
Bioenergetics |
Biophysical Chemistry |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Thermodynamics
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Teaching Entropy Analysis in the First-Year High School Course and Beyond Thomas H. Bindel A 16-day teaching unit is presented that develops chemical thermodynamics at the introductory high school level and beyond from exclusively an entropy viewpoint referred to as entropy analysis. Many concepts are presented, such as: entropy, spontaneity, the second law of thermodynamics, qualitative and quantitative entropy analysis, extent of reaction, thermodynamic equilibrium, coupled equilibria, and Gibbs free energy. Entropy is presented in a nontraditional way, using energy dispersal. Bindel, Thomas H. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 1585.
Thermodynamics
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Why Chemical Reactions Happen (James Keeler and Peter Wothers) John Krenos By concentrating on a limited number of model reactions, this book presents chemistry as a cohesive whole by tying together the fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum chemistry, mainly through the use of molecular orbital interpretations. Krenos, John. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, 201.
Mechanisms of Reactions |
Thermodynamics |
Kinetics |
Quantum Chemistry |
MO Theory
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Three Forms of Energy Sigthór Pétursson Calculations comparing the energy involved in three forms: heat, mechanical energy, and expansion against pressure. Pétursson, Sigthór . J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 776.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Nutrition |
Thermodynamics
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"Disorder" in Unstretched Rubber Bands? Warren Hirsch Analysis of the thermodynamics of a stretched rubber band. Hirsch, Warren. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 145.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Thermodynamics
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"Disorder" in Unstretched Rubber Bands? Frank L. Lambert Analysis of the thermodynamics of a stretched rubber band. Lambert, Frank L. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 145.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Thermodynamics
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"Disorder" in Unstretched Rubber Bands? Frank L. Lambert Analysis of the thermodynamics of a stretched rubber band. Lambert, Frank L. J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, 145.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Thermodynamics
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Rubber Bands, Free Energy, and Le Châtelier's Principle Warren Hirsch Using a rubber band to illustrate Gibbs free energy, entropy, and enthalpy. Hirsch, Warren. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 200A.
Noncovalent Interactions |
Thermodynamics |
Equilibrium
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Entropy Is Simple, Qualitatively Frank L. Lambert Explanation of entropy in terms of energy dispersal; includes considerations of fusion and vaporization, expanding gasses and mixing fluids, colligative properties, and the Gibbs function. Lambert, Frank L. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 1241.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Gases
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The Lead-Acid Battery: Its Voltage in Theory and in Practice Richard S. Treptow Lead-acid battery fundamentals, cell voltage and the Nernst equation, and an analysis of actual battery performance. Treptow, Richard S. J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, 334.
Electrochemistry |
Oxidation / Reduction |
Thermodynamics |
Electrolytic / Galvanic Cells / Potentials |
Acids / Bases |
Applications of Chemistry
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Stories to Make Thermodynamics and Related Subjects More Palatable Lawrence S. Bartell Collection of anecdotes regarding the history and human side of chemistry. Bartell, Lawrence S. J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 1059.
Surface Science |
Thermodynamics |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Applications of Chemistry
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Interpretation of Second Virial Coefficient Vivek Utgikar Identifying the gel point of a polymer using a multimeter. Utgikar, Vivek. J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1409.
Kinetics |
Lasers |
Spectroscopy |
Gases |
Thermodynamics
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Entropy, Disorder, and Freezing Brian B. Laird It is argued that the usual view that entropy is a measure of "disorder" is problematic and that there exist systems at high density, for which packing considerations dominate, where a spatially ordered state has a higher entropy than a disordered one. Laird, Brian B. J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1388.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Thermodynamics |
Statistical Mechanics
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Thermodynamics and Spontaneity (the author replies) Ochs, Raymond S. The term "spontaneous" is historical baggage. Ochs, Raymond S. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 659.
Thermodynamics
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Thermodynamics and Spontaneity Earl, Boyd L. The term "spontaneous" is worth keeping in the chemistry lexicon. Earl, Boyd L. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 658.
Thermodynamics
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Letters to the Editor The term "spontaneous" is worth keeping in the chemistry lexicon. J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 658.
Thermodynamics
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In Defense of Thermodynamics - An Animate Analogy Sture Nordholm In order to illustrate the deepest roots of thermodynamics and its great power and generality, it is applied by way of analogy to human behavior from an economic point of view. Nordholm, Sture. J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 273.
Thermodynamics
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Chemical Equilibrium (the author replies) Banerjee, Anil Item 7 deserves a fuller answer than was provided. Banerjee, Anil J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A262.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
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Chemical Equilibrium Logan, S. R. Item 7 deserves a fuller answer than was provided. Logan, S. R. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, A261.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
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Teaching Chemical Equilibrium and Thermodynamics in Undergraduate General Chemistry Classes Anil C. Banerjee Discussion of the conceptual difficulties experienced by undergraduates when dealing with equilibrium and thermodynamics, along with teaching strategies for dealing with these difficulties. Banerjee, Anil C. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 879.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
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Kinetics in Thermodynamic Clothing: Fun with Cooling Curves: A First-Year Undergraduate Chemistry Experiment Casadonte, Dominick J., Jr. A series of experiments examining the phenomenon of cooling by producing part of the cooling curve for water at different initial temperatures, focussing on the fact that the curve is nonlinear (unlike the information presented in many texts). Casadonte, Dominick J., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1995, 72, 346.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Kinetics
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Probing Student Misconceptions in Thermodynamics with In-Class Writing Beall, Herbert Examples of the use of in-class writing assignments in the teaching of thermodynamics in general chemistry are presented. Beall, Herbert J. Chem. Educ. 1994, 71, 1056.
Thermodynamics
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Intensive and extensive: Underused concepts Canagaratna, Sebastian G. Methods for teaching intensive and extensive properties. Canagaratna, Sebastian G. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 957.
Physical Properties |
Thermodynamics
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The thermodynamics of home-made ice cream. Gibbon, Donald L.; Kennedy, Keith; Reading, Nathan; Quieroz, Mardsen. Using the production of ice cream to teach heat capacity, viscosity, and freezing-point reduction. Gibbon, Donald L.; Kennedy, Keith; Reading, Nathan; Quieroz, Mardsen. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 658.
Thermodynamics |
Water / Water Chemistry |
Applications of Chemistry
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The conversion of chemical energy: Part 1. Technological examples Wink, Donald J. When a chemical reaction occurs, the energy of the chemical species may change and energy can be released or absorbed from the surroundings. This can involve the exchange of chemical energy with another kind of energy or with another chemical system. Wink, Donald J. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 108.
Reactions |
Thermodynamics |
Electrochemistry |
Photosynthesis
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Studying odd-even effects and solubility behavior using alpha, omega-dicarboxylic acids Burrows, Hugh D. Odd-even effect provides a satisfying way of introducing students to a large area of chemistry that encompasses both classical thermodynamics and applied aspects. Burrows, Hugh D. J. Chem. Educ. 1992, 69, 69.
Precipitation / Solubility |
Physical Properties |
Thermodynamics
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Chemical equilibrium: I. The thermodynamic equilibrium constant Gordus, Adon A. This is the first article in a series of eight that investigates the various assumptions that result in the simplified equilibrium equations found in most introductory texts. In this first article, the author considers the general nature of the constant K, Le Chatelier's principle, and the effect of the temperature on K. Gordus, Adon A. J. Chem. Educ. 1991, 68, 138.
Thermodynamics |
Equilibrium
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An effective approach to teaching electrochemistry Birss, Viola I.; Truax, D. Rodney By interweaving concepts from thermodynamics and chemical kinetics with those of electrochemical measurement, the authors provide students with an enriched appreciation of the utility of ideas from kinetics and thermodynamics. Birss, Viola I.; Truax, D. Rodney J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 403.
Electrochemistry |
Kinetics |
Thermodynamics
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Calculating entropy changes at different extents of reaction Brosnan, Tim The Revised Nuffield Chemistry course uses a simple statistical approach to entropy a a unifying idea in its treatment of thermodynamics. It was for these students that the author developed this method of calculating entropy changes at different extents of reaction which are listed here. Brosnan, Tim J. Chem. Educ. 1990, 67, 48.
Thermodynamics
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A simple explanation of the salt water oscillator Noyes, Richard M. Yoshikawa et al. have described a simple device that undergoes repeated oscillations and that can also illustrate some of the principles essential to the oscillators driven by chemical reactions. Noyes, Richard M. J. Chem. Educ. 1989, 66, 207.
Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus |
Thermodynamics |
Equilibrium
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Thermodynamics should be built on energy-not on heat and work Barrow, Gordon M. This author looks closely at the concepts of heat, work, energy, and the laws of thermodynamics to back up his title argument. Barrow, Gordon M. J. Chem. Educ. 1988, 65, 122.
Thermodynamics
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Converting sunlight to mechanical energy: A polymer example of entropy Mathias, Lon J. Demonstrating entropy using an elastomer and a virtual foolproof "light engine". Mathias, Lon J. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 889.
Thermodynamics
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Thermodynamics and the bounce Carraher, Charles E., Jr. Explaining the bouncing of a rubber ball using the laws of thermodynamics. Carraher, Charles E., Jr. J. Chem. Educ. 1987, 64, 43.
Thermodynamics
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Thermodynamics and reactions in the dry way Tykodi, Ralph J. In dealing with reactions in the dry way, we can actually "see" in detail the workings of the thermodynamic machinery responsible for moving the reaction in the spontaneous direction. This note presents ideas at the general chemistry level. Tykodi, Ralph J. J. Chem. Educ. 1986, 63, 107.
Thermodynamics |
Oxidation / Reduction
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Constant properties of systems: A rationale for the inclusion of thermodynamics in a high school chemistry course Schultz, Ethel L. Using the zinc / copper system to illustrate how the thermodynamic functions can be introduced gradually and naturally into a course of study. Schultz, Ethel L. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 228.
Thermodynamics
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Should thermodynamics be X-rated? Bent, Henry A. The benefits and detractions of teaching thermodynamics in high school and introductory college courses. Bent, Henry A. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 228.
Thermodynamics
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A gas kinetic explanation of simple thermodynamic processes Waite, Boyd A. Proposes a simplified, semi-quantitative description of heat, work, and internal energy from the viewpoint of gas kinetic theory; both heat and work should not be considered as forms of energy but rather as different mechanisms by which internal energy is transferred from system to surroundings. Waite, Boyd A. J. Chem. Educ. 1985, 62, 224.
Gases |
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Thermodynamics
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Further reflections on heat Hornack, Frederick M. Confusion regarding the nature of heat and thermodynamics. Hornack, Frederick M. J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 869.
Kinetic-Molecular Theory |
Thermodynamics |
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry
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Error in the minimum free energy curve Willis, Grover; Ball, David Correction to the minimum free energy curve shown in some general chemistry texts. Willis, Grover; Ball, David J. Chem. Educ. 1984, 61, 173.
Thermodynamics
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Solar energy experiment for beginning chemistry Davis, Clyde E. This article introduces an experiment that incorporates chemical applications of solar energy into the curriculum. Davis, Clyde E. J. Chem. Educ. 1983, 60, 158.
Thermodynamics |
Applications of Chemistry
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Calculation of statistical thermodynamic properties Vicharelli, P. A.; Collins, C. B. 25. Bits and pieces, 9. A computer program for the calculation of specific heat, entropy, enthalpy, and Gibbs free energy of polyatomic molecules. Vicharelli, P. A.; Collins, C. B. J. Chem. Educ. 1982, 59, 131.
Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |
Thermodynamics |
Chemometrics
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Paradigms and paradoxes Campbell, J. A. Examines the commonly held tenets "systems tend to a minimum potential energy," "the entropy of a shuffled deck of cards is greater than that of a new deck," and "energy is the ability to do work." Campbell, J. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1980, 57, 41.
Thermodynamics
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Corrosion: A Waste of energy J. Chem. Educ. Staff Thermodynamics and electrochemical aspects of corrosion, and inhibition of the corrosion process. J. Chem. Educ. Staff J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 673.
Oxidation / Reduction |
Applications of Chemistry |
Metals |
Thermodynamics |
Electrochemistry
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Why thermodynamics should not be taught to freshmen, or who owns the problem? Battino, Rubin Thermodynamics should not be taught to freshmen - there are better things to do with the time. Battino, Rubin J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 520.
Thermodynamics
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What thermodynamics should be taught to freshmen, or what is the goal? Campbell, J. A. The great majority of students in first-year college courses must try to work problems involving changes in enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy. Campbell, J. A. J. Chem. Educ. 1979, 56, 520.
Thermodynamics
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General chemistry thermodynamics experiment Beaulieu, Lynn P., CPT An experiment is outlined here that provides students with an opportunity to do experimental thermodynamics, and to calculate those thermodynamic values which usually cannot be determined with the simple equipment available in a general chemistry laboratory. Beaulieu, Lynn P., CPT J. Chem. Educ. 1978, 55, 53.
Thermodynamics
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Teaching about "why do chemical reactions occur": Gibbs free energy Vamvakis, Steven N.; Schmuckler, Joseph S. Approaching the topic of Gibbs free energy from the student's prior experience in algebra and geometry, it is possible to construct a proof that should enable students to explain the derivation of G = H - TS. Vamvakis, Steven N.; Schmuckler, Joseph S. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 757.
Thermodynamics |
Reactions
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Free energy surfaces and transition state theory Cruickshank, F. R.; Hyde, A. J.; Pugh, D. 130/131. Unless free energy diagrams are very precisely labeled and explained they are seriously misleading and often incorporate a major error of principle. [Note: This should be #130 in the series, as shown in the table of contents. But p. 288 shows #131. The error was not caught, so the next one in the series is #132. The present article is both #130 and #131.] Cruickshank, F. R.; Hyde, A. J.; Pugh, D. J. Chem. Educ. 1977, 54, 288.
Thermodynamics
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What the standard state doesn't say about temperature and phase Carmichael, Halbert 125. The author develops the concept of the "standard state" in a manner that is more robust than typical textbook treatment. Carmichael, Halbert J. Chem. Educ. 1976, 53, 695.
Thermodynamics |
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams
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Freezing ice cream and making caramel topping Plumb, Robert C.; Olson, John Otto; Bowman, Leo H. The obscurity of "colligative properties" can be dispelled by this ice cream example. Plumb, Robert C.; Olson, John Otto; Bowman, Leo H. J. Chem. Educ. 1976, 53, 49.
Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams |
Physical Properties |
Thermodynamics |
Applications of Chemistry
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The effervescence of ocean surf Plumb, Robert C.; Blanchard, Duncan C.; Bilofsky, Howard S.; Bridgman, Wilbur B. A pure liquid will not foam, but all true solutions will, as dictated by the fundamental concepts of surface thermodynamics enunciated by Gibbs. Plumb, Robert C.; Blanchard, Duncan C.; Bilofsky, Howard S.; Bridgman, Wilbur B. J. Chem. Educ. 1972, 49, 29.
Water / Water Chemistry |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Gases |
Solutions / Solvents |
Thermodynamics
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Miscellanea No. 6 Eberhardt, W. H. A collection of clarified, underemphasized, and misunderstood topics, including cell electromotive force and disproportionate reactions; partially miscible liquids and upper consolute temperatures; enthalpy and free energy of formation; and magnetic moment. Eberhardt, W. H. J. Chem. Educ. 1971, 48, 829.
Electrochemistry |
Solutions / Solvents |
Thermodynamics |
Magnetic Properties
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An alternative to free energy for undergraduate instruction Strong, Laurence E.; Halliwell, H. Frank It is the purpose of this paper to question the usefulness of the Gibbs function for the student and to propose an alternative based on the use of entropy functions that help the student to focus more sharply on the features of a system that relate to its capacity to change. Strong, Laurence E.; Halliwell, H. Frank J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 347.
Thermodynamics
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Our freshmen like the second law Craig, Norman C. The author affirms the place of thermodynamics in the introductory chemistry course and outlines a presentation that has been used with students at this level. Craig, Norman C. J. Chem. Educ. 1970, 47, 342.
Thermodynamics
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Energy and Entropy in Chemistry (Wyatt, P. A. H.) Strong, Laurence E.
Strong, Laurence E. J. Chem. Educ. 1968, 45, 71.
Thermodynamics
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The fundamental assumptions of chemical thermodynamics MacRae, Duncan Examines the fundamental terms, definitions, and assumptions of chemical thermodynamics. MacRae, Duncan J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 586.
Thermodynamics
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The enigmatic polymorphism of iron Myers, Clifford E. Unusual and nontypical, elemental iron can provide the impetus for discussing important chemical principles and properties, including basic thermodynamic concepts and the phenomenon and theory of ferromagnetism. Myers, Clifford E. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 303.
Thermodynamics |
Magnetic Properties
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The use and misuse of the laws of thermodynamics McGlashan, M. L. Examines the first and second laws, the usefulness of thermodynamics, the calculation of equilibrium constants, and what entropy does not mean. McGlashan, M. L. J. Chem. Educ. 1966, 43, 226.
Thermodynamics
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Concerning equilibrium, free energy changes, Le Châtelier's principle II Eberhardt, William H. This demonstration involves a reversible, temperature-based transformation from blue tetrahedrally coordinated Co2+ to pink sixfold coordinated Co2+. Eberhardt, William H. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, A591.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics |
Aqueous Solution Chemistry |
Coordination Compounds
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The Carnot cycle and Maxwell's relations Nash, Leonard K. Maxwells equations can be derived from nothing more than the Carnot cycle and the deployment of the simplest plane geometry. Nash, Leonard K. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 368.
Thermodynamics |
Chemometrics
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Work of compressing an ideal gas Bauman, Robert P. In formulating examples of compression problems there should be an explicit statement that the process is reversible, or at least slow. Bauman, Robert P. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 102.
Thermodynamics |
Gases
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Principles of chemical reaction Sanderson, R. T. The purpose of this paper is to examine the nature of chemical change in the hope of recognizing and setting forth the basic principles that help us to understand why they occur. Sanderson, R. T. J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 13.
Reactions |
Thermodynamics |
Mechanisms of Reactions |
Kinetics |
Synthesis |
Covalent Bonding |
Ionic Bonding |
Metallic Bonding
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Temperature dependence of equilibrium: A first experiment in general chemistry Mahan, Bruce H. This experiment uses cooling curves to derive the expression for the temperature dependence of the equilibrium constant. Mahan, Bruce H. J. Chem. Educ. 1963, 40, 293.
Equilibrium |
Thermodynamics
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The second law of thermodynamics: Introduction for beginners at any level Bent, Henry A. Examines and offers suggestions for dealing with some of the challenges in teaching thermodynamics at an introductory level. Bent, Henry A. J. Chem. Educ. 1962, 39, 491.
Thermodynamics
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How can you tell whether a reaction will occur? MacWood, George E.; Verhoek, Frank H. This paper attempts to answer the title question in a clear and direct fashion. MacWood, George E.; Verhoek, Frank H. J. Chem. Educ. 1961, 38, 334.
Thermodynamics
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