Advanced Thermodynamics
Deep dive into entropy, Gibbs free energy, and their relationship with equilibrium constants. Students will apply thermodynamic principles to non-ideal systems.
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Deep dive into entropy, Gibbs free energy, and their relationship with equilibrium constants. Students will apply thermodynamic principles to non-ideal systems.
Key Questions
- How is the standard Gibbs free energy change related to the equilibrium constant?
- What drives a chemical reaction in terms of entropy and enthalpy?
- How do non-ideal behaviors affect thermodynamic calculations?
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