| Edition |
Sixth edition. |
| Description |
xxi, 556 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Mathematical preparation for thermodynamics -- The first law of thermodynamics -- Enthalpy, enthalpy of reaction, and heat capacity -- Application of the first law to gases -- The second law of thermodynamics -- Equilibrium and spontaneity for systems at constant temperature: the Gibbs, Helmholtz, Planck, and Masieu functions -- Application of the Gibbs function and the Planck function to some phase changes -- The third law of thermodynamics -- Application of the Gibbs function and the Planck function to chemical changes -- Thermodynamics of systems of variable composition -- Mixture of gases -- The phase rule -- The ideal solution -- Dilute solutions of nonelectrolyte -- Activities, excess Gibbs function, and standard states for nonelectrolytes -- Determination of nonelectrolyte activities and excess Gibbs function from experimental data -- Calculation of partial molar quantities and excess molar quantities from experimental data: volume and enthalpy -- Activity, activity coefficients, and osmotic coefficients of strong electrolytes -- Changes in Gibbs function for processes involving solutions -- Systems subject to a gravitational field -- Estimation of thermodynamic quantities -- Practical mathematical techniques -- Concluding remarks. |
| Subject |
Thermodynamics.
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| Added Author |
Rosenberg, Robert M., 1926-
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| ISBN |
0471331074 alkaline paper |
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9780471331070 alkaline paper |
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