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CHM 222: Classical Thermodynamics (3)

Zeroth law of thermodynamics and concept of temperature. First Law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and concept of entropy, free energy, criteria for equilibrium and stability, third law of thermodynamics.

Phase rule, Claussius-Clayperon equation, phase transitions in one-component systems, chemical equilibrium, interrelations between K_p, K_c and K_x, effect of temperature and pressure on equilibrium constant.

Ideal and non-ideal solutions. Raoult’s law and Henry’s law. Colligative properties.

Suggested Books:

• Atkins, P.W., de Paula, J., Physical Chemistry, Ed. 9^th, Oxford Press, 2009.
• Levine, I., Physical Chemistry, Ed. 6^th, McGraw Hill, 2009.
• Berry, R.S., Rice, S.A., Ross, J., Physical Chemistry, Ed. 2^nd, Oxford Press, 2000.
• Castellan, G.W., Physicsl Chemistry, Ed. 3^rd, Narosa Publishing House, 2004.

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