Module 5 : Electrochemistry
Lecture 21 : Review Of Thermodynamics
 
   Objectives
   In this Lecture you will learn the following
The need for studying thermodynamics to understand chemical and biological processes.
Difference between state functions and functions dependent on path.
The three laws of thermodynamics.
Applications of the laws of thermodynamics.
Thermodynamic functions: enthalpy and free energy
Criteria for spontaneity and equilibrium.
Maximum work obtainable from systems and free energies.

Free energy changes and equilibrium constants.
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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