On the Importance of Ideality

R. Battino, S. E. Wood, A. G. Williamson

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Abstract

This essay discusses the importance of the concept of ideality in thermodynamics. Relevant concepts such as the nature of reversible and irreversible processes are carefully defined. The practicality of ideal processes for real calculations is illustrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1364-1368
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Chemical Education
Volume78
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2001

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Education

Keywords

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Thermodynamics

Disciplines

  • Chemistry
  • Thermodynamics

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