"Mysteries" of the first and second laws of thermodynamics

Rubin Battino

doi:10.1021/ed084p753

"Mysteries" of the first and second laws of thermodynamics

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Abstract

Over the years the subject of thermodynamics has taken on an aura of difficulty, subtlety, and mystery. This article discusses common misconceptions and how to introduce the topic to students.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	753-755
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Chemical Education
Volume	84
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/ed084p753
State	Published - May 2007

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

General Chemistry
Education

Keywords

Calorimetry
Commentary
First-Year Undergraduate
Physical Chemistry
Thermochemistry

Disciplines

Chemistry
Physical Sciences and Mathematics

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"Mysteries" of the first and second laws of thermodynamics

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