Encyclopaedia Of Chemical Thermodynamics

by Sarita Shrivastava

Overview

Chemical thermodynamics is the study of the interrelation of heat and work with chemical reactions or with physical changes of state within the confines of the laws of thermodynamics. Chemical thermodynamics involves not only laboratory measurements of various thermodynamic properties, but also the application of mathematical methods to the study of chemical questions and the spontaneity of processes.The structure of chemical thermodynamics is based on the first two laws of thermodynamics. Starting from the first and second laws of thermodynamics, four equations called the "fundamental equations of Gibbs" can be derived. From these four, a multitude of equations, relating the thermodynamic properties of the thermodynamic system can be derived using relatively simple mathematics. This outlines the mathematical framework of chemical thermodynamics. This is a conceptually based text that provides the reader with a solid foundation in chemical thermodynamics. While being accessible, this is also rigorous enough to provide the basis for more advanced treatises.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789388040945
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	254
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Dr. Sarita Shrivastava is Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at L.N.T.M. College, Dhanbad, a constituent unit of Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh (Jharkhand). Dr. Sarita’s research connects theoretical insights to puzzles in our current understanding of the properties and interactions of matter. She has also had a public presence through her writing, lectures, and radio and TV appearances. Her studies have made her among the most cited and influential theoretical physicists and she has received numerous awards and honors for her scientific endeavors.