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Edier Gómez Pineres ([email protected]), Samuel Pomárico Bernal ([email protected])

Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry


Universidad de la Costa(CUC)

2.3 Applications
Thermodynamics finds applications in various fields,
including chemistry, physics, engineering, and biology. It is
crucial in understanding processes like chemical reactions,
Abstract phase transitions, and energy conversion in engines.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of
thermodynamics and thermochemistry, two fundamental III. THERMOCHEMISTRY
branches of physical chemistry. It discusses the basic
3.1 Definition
concepts, principles, and applications of these fields.
Thermochemistry is a subfield of thermodynamics that
I. INTRODUCTION focuses on the study of heat changes during chemical
reactions and physical transformations. It quantifies the heat

T hermodynamics and thermochemistry are crucial


branches of physical chemistry that deal with the study of
energy and heat transfer in various chemical and physical
energy exchanged in chemical processes and provides insights
into the stability of compounds.

processes. This report aims to elucidate the fundamental 3.2 Key Concepts
principles and concepts of thermodynamics and
thermochemistry, shedding light on their significance in 3.2.1 Heat of Reaction
understanding natural phenomena. Thermochemistry quantifies the heat absorbed or released
during chemical reactions, known as the heat of reaction
II. THERMODYNAMICS (ΔH). It helps determine whether a reaction is exothermic
2.1 Definition (ΔH < 0) or endothermic (ΔH > 0).
Thermodynamics is the branch of physical science that deals
with the relationships between heat, work, temperature, and 3.2.2 Hess's Law
energy. It provides a framework for understanding and Hess's law states that the total enthalpy change for a
predicting the behavior of matter and energy in various chemical reaction is independent of the path taken and
systems. Thermodynamics encompasses concepts such as the depends only on the initial and final states of the reactants and
first and second laws, entropy, enthalpy, and Gibbs free products.
energy.
3.2.3 Calorimetry
2.2 Key Concepts Calorimetry is a technique used to measure heat changes in
a system. Bomb calorimeters and coffee cup calorimeters are
2.2.1 First Law of Thermodynamics commonly employed to determine heat of reaction.
The first law, also known as the law of energy conservation,
states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only 3.3 Applications
change forms. It quantifies the relationship between heat Thermochemistry plays a pivotal role in chemistry, especially
transfer, work done, and changes in internal energy. in the design of chemical processes, the determination of
reaction feasibility, and the optimization of energy-efficient
2.2.2 Second Law of Thermodynamics reactions.
The second law introduces the concept of entropy,
indicating that in any energy transfer or transformation, the
total entropy of a closed system will always increase over
time. It also defines the direction of spontaneous processes.

2.2.3 Enthalpy and Gibbs Free Energy


Enthalpy is a thermodynamic property that combines internal
energy and pressure-volume work. Gibbs free energy is a IV. CONCLUSION
measure of the maximum reversible work that can be done by In conclusion, thermodynamics and thermochemistry are
a system at constant temperature and pressure. essential branches of physical chemistry that provide a
foundational understanding of energy, heat, and chemical
processes. These fields are pivotal in explaining natural
phenomena, predicting reactions, and engineering processes
across various disciplines.


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