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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1364-1368 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Chemical Education |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2001 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Chemistry
- Education
Keywords
- Physical Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
Disciplines
- Chemistry
- Thermodynamics