Flashcards on Thermodynamics

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What is the definition of the first law of thermodynamics?

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed from one form to another.

What is the difference between an open and a closed system in thermodynamics?

An open system can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings, whereas a closed system can only transfer energy.

What is the definition of enthalpy?

Enthalpy is a property of a thermodynamic system, defined as the system's internal energy plus the product of its pressure and volume.

What is the second law of thermodynamics?

The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated thermodynamic system always increases over time.

What is the definition of heat capacity?

Heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.

What is an adiabatic process?

An adiabatic process is a thermodynamic process in which no heat is transferred into or out of the system.

What is the definition of entropy?

Entropy is a thermodynamic property that is a measure of the degree of disorder or randomness in a system.

What is the difference between an isothermal and an adiabatic process?

An isothermal process is a thermodynamic process in which the temperature remains constant, while an adiabatic process is a thermodynamic process in which no heat is transferred.

What is the definition of Gibbs free energy?

Gibbs free energy is a thermodynamic property that determines whether a process can occur spontaneously at a constant temperature and pressure.

What is the Carnot cycle?

The Carnot cycle is a theoretical thermodynamic cycle that represents the most efficient possible engine operating between two given temperatures.

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Heat is a form of energy that can be transferred from one object to another due to temperature differences, while temperature is a measure of how hot or cold an object is.

What is the definition of specific heat?

Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

What is the difference between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction?

An exothermic reaction releases heat to its surroundings, while an endothermic reaction absorbs heat from its surroundings.

What is the definition of work in thermodynamics?

Work in thermodynamics is the amount of energy transferred by a force acting through a distance.

What is the definition of a reversible process?

A reversible process is a thermodynamic process that can be reversed by an infinitesimal change in some property of the system, without leaving any trace on the surroundings.

What is the definition of the first law of thermodynamics?

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed from one form to another.

What is the difference between an open and a closed system in thermodynamics?

An open system can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings, whereas a closed system can only transfer energy.

What is the definition of enthalpy?

Enthalpy is a property of a thermodynamic system, defined as the system's internal energy plus the product of its pressure and volume.

What is the second law of thermodynamics?

The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated thermodynamic system always increases over time.

What is the definition of heat capacity?

Heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.

What is an adiabatic process?

An adiabatic process is a thermodynamic process in which no heat is transferred into or out of the system.

What is the definition of entropy?

Entropy is a thermodynamic property that is a measure of the degree of disorder or randomness in a system.

What is the difference between an isothermal and an adiabatic process?

An isothermal process is a thermodynamic process in which the temperature remains constant, while an adiabatic process is a thermodynamic process in which no heat is transferred.

What is the definition of Gibbs free energy?

Gibbs free energy is a thermodynamic property that determines whether a process can occur spontaneously at a constant temperature and pressure.

What is the Carnot cycle?

The Carnot cycle is a theoretical thermodynamic cycle that represents the most efficient possible engine operating between two given temperatures.

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Heat is a form of energy that can be transferred from one object to another due to temperature differences, while temperature is a measure of how hot or cold an object is.

What is the definition of specific heat?

Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

What is the difference between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction?

An exothermic reaction releases heat to its surroundings, while an endothermic reaction absorbs heat from its surroundings.

What is the definition of work in thermodynamics?

Work in thermodynamics is the amount of energy transferred by a force acting through a distance.

What is the definition of a reversible process?

A reversible process is a thermodynamic process that can be reversed by an infinitesimal change in some property of the system, without leaving any trace on the surroundings.

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